Reports said Atletico Madrid are not willing to sell Alex Baena to Arsenal in the January window. The 25-year-old has five goals and three assists across the current campaign.
Arsenal's interest
Football Insider said Arsenal want to sign Baena in January. TEAMtalk reported that two separate sources have confirmed Arsenal want to sign Alex Baena in January. Football Transfers claimed Arsenal are ready to revive their long-standing interest in Baena, which dates back to 2024.
Atletico Madrid's position
Football Insider stated: "Arsenal will have to wait until next summer before making any attempt to sign Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena." Football Insider stated: "The Gunners have the 25-year-old on their radar ahead of the upcoming January window, but the Spanish side will block any attempts to strike a deal."
What GOAL reported
GOAL reported that Arsenal will be forced to delay their pursuit of Alex Baena until next summer. GOAL reported that Arsenal recruitment chiefs feel Baena "ticks a lot of boxes". GOAL reported that Baena is under contract until 2030.
Mid-season stance
Football Insider stated: "Diego Simeone’s side are not prepared to lose such an important piece of their project in the middle of the campaign."