Arsenal has their plans set for the upcoming transfer window. They are particularly looking to strengthen their midfield area by the early of next year. Martin Zubimendi is one player who is under the radar of the North London giants.
Zubimendi has been Real Sociedad’s midfield area ever since he made his debut for the club. The youngster has been a part of Sociedad since 2011. He has been homegrown in the club’s academy ever since he was 12 years old.
Martin has played a major role in directing his team’s midfield and is known to be a very flexible midfielder. He has scored one goal and assisted once in 13 games this season. Manchester City and Liverpool are two clubs who are competing with Arsenal for Zubimendi.
The next transfer window will decide the Spaniard’s final destination. Martin has gelled well as part of Imanol Alguacil’s first team. Real Sociedad will not easily let off of Zubimendi and will look to put up a fight in January.
Arsenal edge ahead after Zubimendi rejects Liverpool
One thing that Arsenal currently need is someone who can fill some gaps in the midfield. Martin Zubimendi seems to be the perfect piece to the puzzle for his abilities. There are expectations from Mikel Arteta who has been known to convince players to come to the Emirates Stadium
The boss had a huge role when Arsenal signed Mikel Merino this year. Arteta personally convinced Merino to join the Gunners he has big plans for the midfielder in the team. Arsenal paid 37.5 million euros for the Spaniard.
This situation is expected to be the same as the Spanish manager, who is well in touch with Martin Zubimendi. The youngster rejected Liverpool earlier this summer. Arne Slot had a place reserved for Zubimendi in his squad. The Reds had agreed to pay the release clause for the defensive midfielder.
Real Sociedad ace speaks out on transfer rumours
The international break is here and Martin Zubimendi is playing a major role in Spain’s main squad. The Spaniard is playing the perfect replacement for Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. His contributions to the country and club have attracted many clubs for the next transfer window.
The youngster was initially linked with Liverpool but rejected their offer. Arsenal and Manchester City have been recently linked with the midfielder. It looks like Zubimendi still has his heart set on his childhood club.
Martin said that he is currently focusing on his duties with his national team. He is not looking at the reports and rumours of him moving away from Real Sociedad. The current release clause for the youngster is above 51 million. Zubimendi spoke about his links with other clubs in an interview with ED.
” There will always be rumours and now that January is approaching”.
The backbone of a team is its midfield. There are plenty of clubs who will look to acquire players like Zubimendi who can contribute to the game. Martin is among the top midfielders who is expected to make a move in January.
If Arsenal do manage to bring Zubimendi to Emirates Stadium he will be a huge asset for the team. The youngster paired alongside Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice will expand the team’s midfield. If this pairing clicks Arsenal may win titles this season.
The North London against are in the fourth position of the Premier League table with 19 points. They return to action at the end of this month to face West Ham in the English League. Arsenal will look to get back to winning ways to get back in contention for the silverware.
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