In accordance with Spanish outlet AS, Arsenal are in pole place to land midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Actual Sociedad amid recent curiosity from Actual Madrid.
The Spain worldwide has been a long-term goal for the London giants, and it was reported earlier this month that the midfielder is definite to affix the Gunners within the subsequent switch window.
AS (through SportWitness) have highlighted the identical of their story. The publication declare that Arsenal are in ‘pole place’ to land the highly-rated midfielder regardless of curiosity from Los Blancos.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a ‘nice supporter’ of his compatriot and the hierarchy are ready to again him within the pursuit by paying the midfielder’s £50 million launch clause in the summertime.
AS clarify that Madrid are conscious of the state of affairs and they’re at a drawback.
Arsenal favourites
The Gunners have tried to recruit Zubimendi for the previous few years. He appeared on track to affix Premier League rivals Liverpool final summer season, however made a shock U-turn to proceed with Sociedad for the 2024/25 marketing campaign.
Arsenal explored a mid-season deal for the gifted holding midfielder, however AS declare that the participant and Sociedad agreed to delay his exit till the summer season. The Gunners are actually more likely to make an strategy in just a few months’ time.
Zubimendi can be a unbelievable acquisition for the London heavyweights. The Spaniard is understood for his good ball management, however is best along with his defensive involvements. He has a powerful aerial presence and likes to make recoveries.
The midfielder has been in comparison with Rodri for his presence within the centre of the park. He can be an improve on Jorginho in addition to Thomas Partey. The skilled pair are more likely to depart when their contracts expire on June 30.
Partey has been injury-free within the closing yr of his deal, however Arsenal should not considering an extension. The Ghanaian has had a disappointing damage report previously. He’ll flip 32 in June and could possibly be previous his prime quickly.
Zubimendi, who has been hailed as ‘world-class‘ by Arsenal star Kieran Tierney, might grow to be an undisputed starter within the no.6 place for the Gunners on his summer season arrival from Sociedad.
