sakidbet Arsenal, the runner-up of the English Premier League, is close to signing Martin Zubimendi, a midfielder who has been a long-time target, after the end of the 2024/25 season.
Spanish coach Miguel Arteta has been pursuing the Real Sociedad midfielder for a total of 12 months, and the summer transfer negotiations have reached their final stages. Sources report that a verbal agreement has been reached, sakidbet
although the North London team currently needs a striker to fill the gaps with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, who are both long-term injured, but have chosen to focus on closing the Zubimendi deal instead.
Arsenal want the player to leave immediately but Sociedad are adamant that Zubimendi will be released at the end of the season. Zubimendi,
25, has chosen to stay at Anoeta amid strong links to Liverpool, with the Gunners making no formal bids in the summer window.
Manchester City have also shown interest in the Spain midfielder, who won Euro 2024 after Rodri was ruled out for the rest of the season,
but the Gunners are keen on a midfielder before the start of next season, with Jorginho and Thomas Partey’s contracts expiring in June 2025, leading the club to make contact with Zubimendi.
No decision has been made yet, with Jorginho and Partey
set to sign a new contract. Zubimendi is understood to have a £51million release clause, which Arsenal would be happy to meet. ( sakidbet )
