In accordance with a number of sources, Arsenal are in superior negotiations over a possible switch of Martin Zubimendi from Actual Sociedad.
The 25-year-old midfielder was closely focused by Liverpool final summer time, and having reportedly agreed to the proposed Anfield transfer, he modified his thoughts on the eleventh hour and determined to not go away his boyhood membership. Nonetheless, reviews later broke about him altering his thoughts once more and regretting his determination, by which period the Merseysiders had moved on.
Manchester Metropolis have been credited with curiosity as properly, following the harm which dominated out Rodri for the remainder of the season. Apparently, they felt that the person tasked with being the backup choice for the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner for Spain would do properly in the identical function underneath Pep Guardiola as properly.
However it appears Arsenal have taken the matter extra severely than another potential suitor, although their plan is for Zubimendi to affix their ranks in the summertime, not this month. They might be ready to set off the €60 million launch clause in his contract with Sociedad, however in the intervening time, they’re locked in negotiations together with his representatives over private phrases.
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal are in superior talks to signal Martin Zubimendi for summer time 2025.
Negotiations underway with participant aspect as optimistic talks befell behind the scenes, as revealed by @SamiMokbel81_DM. Closing key steps nonetheless wanted.
Arsenal plan to set off €60m launch clause. pic.twitter.com/msM1B2I9yl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 14, 2025
