Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs to be in picture for River Plate’s Ian Subiabre.
Two months ago, we covered claims from Argentina that the 18-year-old’s agent was to have a meeting with Chelsea. Last week, journalist Sebastián Srur reported Arsenal have shown keen interest in him.
Soy del Millo backs up Arsenal and Chelsea having a firm desire to try and sign the forward in the summer window.
He graduated from River Plate’s academy and made a handful of appearances for the first team. Subiabre scored three goals for Argentina U20s at the 2025 South American U20 Championship earlier this year.
The report states the youngster’s impressive performances in this tournament attracted interest from several clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Premier League duo’s scouts gathered positive reports about the attacker and advised the Gunners and the Blues to sign him.
Soy del Millo state Subiabre has offers from Arsenal and Chelsea, without providing any further details. River Plate are clear that he won’t leave unless his €30m release clause is activated.
The player’s contract lasts until December 2026. His family understands it’s best for him to continue at the club and are open to accepting a renewal.
Subiabre’s family have made a ‘difficult decision’ to stay amid offers from Arsenal and Chelsea. They have informed the same to River Plate and the two parties could open renewal talks.
