The Arsenal has launched its strategy to reinforce the midfield for the upcoming summer market, making an ambitious initial offer for Martín Zubimendi. The Londoners aim to secure the signing of the Real Sociedad midfielder by offering 30 million euros along with the transfers of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jakub Kiwior, two players who do not have Mikel Arteta's full confidence in the current season, as reported by Nacional Cat.
The proposal arises in a context where Zubimendi has attracted the interest of major European clubs due to his ability to dominate the midfield. Although his release clause amounts to 60 million euros, the "gunners" are confident in reducing the operation's cost by including players who could be appealing to Real Sociedad.
Arsenal will offer players to lower Zubimendi's price
In this regard, Tomiyasu, a right-back with Premier League experience and notable defensive skills, would be an interesting option for Imanol Alguacil, especially considering the injuries that have affected the Japanese player in the past year.
On the other hand, Kiwior, a versatile defender who can play as a center-back or left-back, is also part of the negotiation. The Polish player, who has had little participation since joining Arsenal, could find an opportunity to revive his career at the Basque club.
Although Real Sociedad has not openly shown willingness to negotiate for one of their key players, Arsenal hopes that this initial offer will be enough to start discussions. Arteta's bet on Zubimendi's talent reflects his intention to build a competitive team capable of competing for major titles. However, convincing the Basque team's leaders will not be an easy task, especially given Zubimendi's importance in Alguacil's system.
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