Arsenal have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena, with the Spanish club refusing to entertain a mid-season sale in the January transfer window.
Manager Mikel Arteta had identified the 23-year-old Spain international as a key target to bolster his attacking options, but Atletico are determined to keep the player until at least the end of the season.
The news, reported on October 29, 2026, comes as a blow to Arsenal's plans to strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the Premier League campaign.
