Arsenal They are reportedly set to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi, according to the daily mail.
After moving to Emirates Stadium from Atlético de Madrid, Thomas Partey has been the starting holding midfielder in Mikel ArtetaIt's starting eleven over the years.
Jorginho was signed a few years ago to support the Ghanaian. However, both have entered the final months of their respective contracts and, considering they have already reached the wrong end of their careers, the Gunners now plan to renew this position.
He daily mail Say that Arsenal wants to strengthen the midfield with the signing of Zubimendi and has been courting him for more than a year.
Liverpool He tried to buy him last summer, but the player ultimately rejected a move to Anfield to stay at his boyhood club. But Arsenal have made great progress on this deal and Fabrizio Romano says the player has already said “yes” to a move to the Emirates Stadium and Arteta played a key role in convincing him to join the club.
Zubimendi to Arsenal
He daily mail reports that Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign the Spain international and will “formally activate” his £51m release clause. Arteta's team want to close the deal immediately, but Real do not want to lose him mid-season, so the player will join at the end of this campaign.
city of manchester They also showed interest in signing him as a replacement for Rodri following his season-ending knee injury, but the Gunners are ready to beat two of the first division giants to seal the deal. Ben Jacobs says The Gunners have “agreed terms” with Zubimendi, so it appears the deal is close to being finalised.
The Spaniard has established himself as a talismanic figure for Real Sociedad after qualifying in their quarry. He is currently one of the best midfielders in La Liga and has secured a place in the Spanish team's starting eleven following Rodri's absence due to injury.
The 25-year-old is technically sound and is a perfect deep-lying playmaker to play in Arteta's possession-based system. He is comfortable playing passes between the lines, can play against high-pressing teams and is also efficient protecting the back four.
It would therefore be a huge coup for the north London club if they finally managed to secure his service at the end of this season.
