According to journalist Dean Jones, Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi is aware that Arsenal I want to sign him during the summer. transfer window.
The Spanish ace has been linked with a move to Arsenal for several years but has turned down the opportunity to leave Sociedad. Speaking with Givemesport, jones Now he has said that the Gunners coach Mikel Arteta He is a big admirer of the 24-year-old and the player knows that Arsenal want to sign him.
He said: “First of all, I think the player wants to consider his options carefully and be sure that if he is going to move on to the first divisionIt is the club that suits him.”
“From what I understand, he doesn't want to take a wrong step at this stage of his career. Obviously, Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of his and knows that Arsenal want to sign him.
“Arteta has his own links with Real Sociedad and the region, which is good from Arsenal's perspective.”
First level signing
Zubimendi was linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium before the start of the campaign, but the midfielder was clarified that he wanted to continue in the Society. He has been one of their best players this season, but the La Liga team has seen a decline in his performance compared to last season.
They finished 4th and qualified for the Champions League last season, but currently sit sixth in the table, 11 points off the top 4. A lack of progress could push the midfielder away from Sociedad and it won't be a surprise if Arsenal are favorites to land his signature. during the summer.
Zubimendi could be seen as a replacement for the injury-plagued Thomas Partey, who could be sold as his current contract expires in June next year. The Spanish star has similar qualities to the Ghanaian with his strong physical and aerial presence, his work rate and his ability to perform magnificent recovery runs.
has been lost only 5 games with injuries throughout his career at the club, which is good news for the Gunners. Sociedad are known for waiting for release clauses on their prized assets and Arsenal may have to pay £51 million in a single payment to bring him to the English capital for the next season. Arteta's team will face competition for Zubimendi, but his long-term interest in him could put them in the driving seat to secure his signature.
