Arsenal have increased their interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi after sending scouts to watch the player at the weekend, according to a report from HITC.
The 25-year-old has established himself as one of the best central midfielders in the Spanish league and his performances have caught the attention of the best. first division clubs.
Arsenal need reinforcements in midfield and Zubimendi has been identified as a prime target. The report of HITC states that Mikel Arteta He is 'fascinated' by the midfielder and is a 'big fan' of the player.
The Gunners have now increased their interest after sending scouts to watch Zubimendi in action over the weekend as Sociedad lost 3-2 to Sevilla.
Thomas Partey has been linked with a move away from the north London club and they will need to bring in a quality replacement. Zubimendi could form a quality alliance with Declan Rice in Arsenal's midfield next season if they move to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners need someone who can control the pace of the game and recycle possession. The Real Sociedad star would be the ideal option for them. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an interesting option for the player.
Arsenal must pay Zubimendi's termination clause
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can reach an agreement with Real Sociedad. The midfielder reportedly has a £52 million termination clause in your contract. Arsenal certainly have the financial capacity to pay and they should look to activate their release clause at the end of the season.
Zubimendi is entering the peak years of his career and could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons. He has all the tools to become a world-class central midfielder and the Spain international could be a pillar of Arsenal's midfield for years to come.
