In keeping with journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal may take into account a transfer for Actual Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi regardless of their curiosity in Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes.
The London heavyweights have been fancied to signal a brand new defensive midfielder this summer time with the potential of a number of gamers heading for the exit door. Mohamed Elneny will likely be leaving when his contract expires on the finish of June whereas Thomas Partey is also bought amid his persistent harm issues over the previous few years.
Jacobs now reveals that Arsenal are admirers of Guimaraes however they’re unlikely to compete with Manchester Metropolis for him. The Gunners haven’t any plans of triggering the £100 million launch clause in his deal and can solely take into account a proposal if the value drops. Jacobs added that Zubimendi stays a ‘extra concrete risk’ for Mikel Arteta’s aspect.
High-class
Arsenal at the moment have Declan Rice, Jorginho, Thomas Partey and Albert Sambi Lokonga as their defensive midfield selections. Among the many quartet, Lokonga has no future on the membership and he has already confirmed that he may transfer on throughout the summer time.
Partey might be one other candidate to depart the Gunners amid his harm woes. He’s at the moment contracted to the Gunners till June 2025. The membership’s hierarchy could determine to money in on the 30-year-old as a substitute of negotiating a brand new long-term deal.
This might pave the way in which for a brand new defensive midfield signing. Zubimendi could be a top-class buy for the membership, contemplating his ball management, robust positioning and spectacular aerial presence. He seems nicely fitted to the Premier League.
The Gunners have been monitoring his progress for a while and they are going to be aiming to prise him away from Sociedad. The La Liga outfit are not prepared to barter on his £52 million launch clause and Arsenal could need to pay the identical payment.
Zubimendi stayed at Sociedad final season after they certified for the Champions League. The membership gained’t end greater than sixth within the La Liga desk this time round which may urge him to contemplate a brand new problem, probably with the Gunners.
