Arsenal move to Real Sociedad's new target after renewing interest in Martin Zubimendi

A few months ago, Arsenal were seriously interested in a move for Real Sociedad pivot Martin Zubimendi. However, that interest has since cooled, with the 25-year-old midfielder determined to stay at Donostia-San Sebastian. As such, the Premier League giants have progressed but not gone far.

As reported by Brand, Arsenal are now paying close attention to Mikel Merino, Zubimendi's midfield partner at La Real. He is expected to be available this summer due to not having signed a new contract at the Basque giants, and in recent weeks, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been registered with an interest.

Merino impressed during his cameo appearances for Spain at Euro 2024, and his future will become clearer in the weeks following the tournament's conclusion on Sunday. Real society He seems resigned to him leaving, although it won't be too cheap – reports have suggested his asking price could be in the region of €25 million.