Martin Subimendi could find himself with more game time at Arsenal following the international break, as Declan Rice's injury presents an opportunity for the 27-year-old Spaniard to break into Mikel Arteta's starting XI.
Subimendi has featured in six of Arsenal's seven matches so far this season, but he has been confined to the bench each time, leading to mounting speculation about a potential January exit for the midfielder.
Both Chelsea and Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on the situation, particularly given Subimendi's previous work under the Blues' current manager, Xabi Alonso, at Real Sociedad.
However, Arsenal have no intentions of entertaining offers for the Spanish midfielder in the upcoming January transfer window. The landscape may shift come next summer if he remains as a substitute.
But a chance to alter his current standing could arise right after the international break; Subimendi started for Spain in place of Rodri and put in an impressive performance in the Nations League victory against Croatia, which ended 4-1.
With Rice now sidelined, Arteta may need to restructure his midfield, potentially paving the way for Subimendi to make his first start of the season for Arsenal.
