According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the prospect of Arsenal acquiring Martin Zubimendi seems more plausible than securing Aurelien Tchouameni. Since, the French player has demonstrated no inclination to depart from Real Madrid. Jacobs shared his insights with Caught Offside. Highlighting that Douglas Luiz is still within Arsenal’s scope as they target additional midfield reinforcements.
As the January transfer window approaches, Arsenal supporters might be harboring hopes of a potential deal for Aurelien Tchouameni. Football Transfers has reported that Arsenal has identified Tchouameni as their top priority for the upcoming year.
Nonetheless, Ben Jacobs has indicated that the prospect of the Real Madrid youngster making a move to the Emirates in the near future is improbable. On a positive note, there are more optimistic developments regarding the potential acquisitions of Martin Zubimendi and Douglas Luiz.
Will Arsenal go with the intention of signing Zubimendi?
Certainly, Zubimendi’s release clause doesn’t guarantee a deal for Arsenal if they opt to pursue the Spanish midfielder in an upcoming transfer window. Reports from Cadena SER in January suggested that Arsenal was prepared to activate Zubimendi’s release clause. However, the player purportedly expressed his firm stance on not seeking a departure from Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad has exhibited remarkable performance over the past few years, securing a fourth-place finish last season. In the early stages of the current campaign, they currently hold the fifth position in the standings.
Arsenal may harbor the hope of enticing Zubimendi to contemplate a potential move, especially if they activate his release clause. Strengthening the midfield seems crucial for Arsenal in the near future, with the noteworthy signings of Declan Rice and the commendable performance of Jorginho since his arrival.
Thomas Partey, unfortunately, grapples with ongoing injury concerns, posing a potential obstacle to Declan Rice playing in his optimal position. While the prospect of securing Aurelien Tchouameni for Arsenal would be fantastic, the more cost-effective option seems to be Martin Zubimendi, considering his outstanding abilities.
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