Arsenal has set its sights on Martín Zubimendi to strengthen its midfield in the January 2025 transfer market. Mikel Arteta, manager of the Gunners, is looking for a top defensive midfielder to balance the defensive zone, an area that has shown deficiencies at the start of the season.
The interest in Zubimendi is not new, as Mikel Arteta's team has been monitoring the Real Sociedad player for some time, especially after the intense negotiations for Mikel Merino last summer. The signing of the 25-year-old midfielder is seen as one of the Spanish coach's priorities.
Martín Zubimendi, target of Arsenal
Zubimendi has been a key piece in Real Sociedad's lineup, attracting the attention of major European clubs, including Barcelona and Liverpool. Despite constant rumors of his departure, the player has shown strong commitment to the San Sebastián club, to which he has been linked since his youth development. However, the attraction of the Premier League and Arsenal's sporting project could make the player reconsider his future, especially if a convincing offer is made.
Zubimendi's release clause, set at 60 million euros, could facilitate his departure if any club decides to meet that amount. However, convincing the midfielder to leave Real Sociedad will be a challenging task due to his love for the club and emotional connection to Donostia. Nevertheless, Arsenal is closely monitoring the situation, and the coming weeks could be crucial to see if they finally manage to sign him or if Zubimendi decides to continue his career at Real.
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