In response to 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 season, and having reportedly agreed to the proposed Anfield transfer, he modified his thoughts on the eleventh hour and determined to not depart his boyhood membership. Nonetheless, studies 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 nicely, 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 position beneath Pep Guardiola as nicely.
Nevertheless it appears Arsenal have taken the matter extra critically than every other potential suitor, although their plan is for Zubimendi to affix their ranks in the summertime, not this month. They’d be ready to set off the €60 million launch clause in his contract with Sociedad, however in the interim, they’re locked in negotiations together with his representatives over private phrases.
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal are in superior talks to signal Martin Zubimendi for summer season 2025.
Negotiations underway with participant aspect as optimistic talks occurred behind the scenes, as revealed by @SamiMokbel81_DM. Ultimate key steps nonetheless wanted.
Arsenal plan to set off €60m launch clause. pic.twitter.com/msM1B2I9yl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 14, 2025
