Football transfer rumours: Vardy to West Ham? Madrid move for Zubimendi?

According to The Guardian's daily transfer rumours, the summer of 2026 has become a midfield merry-go-round. The article floats a move for Jamie Vardy to West Ham, while Real Madrid are reportedly chasing Arsenal's Martín Zubimendi.

The Spanish midfielder arrived at the Emirates last summer after Arsenal spent much of the 2024-25 campaign pursuing him. However, the club may be willing to sell to fund targets in attack and defence. Real Madrid are said to be interested in the former Real Sociedad man, while Arsenal are linked with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Liverpool and Tottenham are also in the queue for Neto, and Juventus' Kenan Yildiz has been mentioned.

With Bruno Guimarães already at Arsenal and Manchester United having made new signings, the rumour round-up expects more midfielders to move this summer. Readers can find related match highlights on this website.