Arsenal are expected to win the competitive race for Banner Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zobimendi is set to agree a £51m deal next summer, according to a report.
Zubimendi has been the subject of widespread interest for years. A technically gifted controller who operates at the base of Real Sociedad's midfield It was notoriously ignored Liverpool last summer, he chose to stay at his boyhood club to develop as a player.
After another six months of impressive performances in La Liga, Zobimendi is now that Ready to walk away.
Liverpool have maintained their interest in the 25-year-old and Manchester City have identified him as a player Possible replacement for his compatriot Rodri. until Join Real Madrid An ever-growing list of suitors, but Arsenal appear to have bested these lofty rivals.
The Gunners have almost agreed to trigger Zobimendi's £51m release clause, with the move “almost complete” according to The Gunners. Daily Mail. Despite Arsenal's desire to bring the Spaniard to London this month, Real Sociedad insisted on keeping their star until the summer.
Many would argue that the new midfielder should not be ArsenalTransportation priority. Gabriel Jesus It can be marginalized for the rest of the season due to a knee injury sustained during last weekend's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United, adding to the absence of fellow strikers Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaniri.
Arteta admitted that the club is “actively looking at the market to improve the squad”, but they are more than usual in the winter transfer window. With Neto and Raheem Sterling already on loan, Arsenal cannot afford to sign any more loanees Premier League Clubs for the rest of the season.
While Zubimendi will not solve ArsenalDue to his apparent lack of cutting-edge technology – he has scored a total of nine goals over his entire career – he would offer a youthful replacement for outgoing midfield duo Thomas Partey and Jorginho, both of whom are out of contract in the league. summer.
