Premier League side Arsenal is in advanced talks to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for the summer of 2025.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been holding the talks behind the scene hoping to get a nod from the player before they could trigger his €60m release clause.
“Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Martin Zubimendi for summer 2025. Negotiations underway with player side as positive talks took place behind the scenes.” said Fabrizio Romano
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Once again Mikel Arteta is the crucial factor to get the deal done as was the case before the North London side could sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
“Mikel Arteta, crucial factor for Arsenal to advance on Martin Zubimendi deal. Arsenal manager part of the process for the club to get the green light from Zubi, same as happened with Declan Rice two years ago. Zubimendi, in advanced talks with Arsenal for July 2025.” said Fabrizio Romano
The news comes just hours after the Spaniard coach revealed that they are in the market for a striker after Gabriel Jesus picket up a serious injury on Sunday.
Arteta has been under fire for failing to sign players for key positions like a striker even though he is under pressure to deliver despite injuries on key players.
