Martin Zubimendi to undergo Arsenal medical ahead of £51m Real Sociedad move
Arsenal are reportedly finalizing a £51m deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, with the midfielder scheduled for a medical.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to BBC Sport, Zubimendi’s £51m ($68.8m) move from Real Sociedad to Arsenal is nearing completion, pending a medical. The transfer follows his decision to reject Liverpool’s advances less than twelve months ago.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to the report, Zubimendi’s £51m release clause will be activated, with payment terms already settled between the clubs. Despite late interest from Real Madrid, Arsenal appear to have secured the Spanish midfielder in what represents a major coup for Arteta’s project.
DID YOU KNOW?
During his 236-game spell with Sociedad, the holding midfielder has contributed 10 goals and 9 assists while demonstrating his versatility by occasionally slotting into central midfield and even filling in at center-back once.
WHAT NEXT?
The report adds that along with Zubimendi, Arsenal hope to sign a new striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred targets. They are also trying to extend the deals of Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri.
