Arsenal are near finishing the signing of Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Actual Sociedad – in keeping with reports.
The 26-year-old was stated to be wished by Actual Madrid, and was pursued by new Premier League champions Liverpool last summer however now appears to be heading to Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.
The deep-lying midfielder reportedly has a £51m launch clause and the 2 golf equipment have agreed a fee construction.
A medical must happen earlier than the deal could be finalised.
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🟢 Blocking the ball❌ Weaknesses
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Zubimendi’s arrival will release Declan Rice to play in a extra forward-looking function, as he has completed to nice impact this season, and he’ll be a part of his former Sociedad team-mate Mikel Merino in north London.
Arsenal are additionally stated to be extending the contracts of a number of key gamers this summer time, with Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Gabriel on the head of the queue.
Arteta’s facet have completed as runners up within the Premier League in every of the final three seasons.
