Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is predicted so as to add a defensive midfielder to his roster in the summertime with Thomas Partey anticipated to depart as a free agent after the season ends. A switch for Martin Zubimendi has emerged as a really sensible prospect with the Gunners reportedly having agreed to private phrases with the Actual Sociedad star already.
The settlement with La Actual is predicted to be a frightening job, nonetheless, as they’re prone to refer all golf equipment to the Spanish worldwide’s launch clause of £51 million. Arsenal are planning on providing two of their gamers as a way to cheapen the deal, based on Spanish outlet El Nacional (h/t 90min), alongside a £25 million cost.
Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu are the Arsenal gamers in concern ought to a swap deal happen having fallen out of Mikel Arteta’s plans. Kiwior has been linked with departing the Emirates Stadium halfway by means of the marketing campaign as nicely whereas Tomiyasu’s damage issues have seen him lose out on all attainable prominence within the workforce.
A swap deal would work greatest for Arsenal
Arsenal are anticipated to half methods with Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu in the summertime however their inclusions in a possible swap deal for Martin Zubimendi could be a fine addition. The Gunners would have additional cash to mess around with within the switch window, particularly as their pursuit of a striker might be a really costly proposition too.
It stays to be seen if Sociedad are concerned with a swap deal, nonetheless, particularly as neither participant Arsenal are ready to supply is a like-for-like alternative for Zubimendi. Furthermore, the latter’s damage issues will undoubtedly create a little bit of hesitance, so the possibilities of the Gunners having it their method appear bleak for now.
Liverpool have additionally been linked with a transfer for Martin Zubimendi in current months and Arne Slot’s aspect shall be a robust competitor to Arsenal’s bid of touchdown the Euro 2024 champion, with Manchester Metropolis and Actual Madrid additionally prone to come into the image.
