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Arsenal could miss out on the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer following reports that Manchester United are preparing to make a move for him.
The Spain international has been linked with the Gunners for some time. In the summer, Arsenal were rivalling Barcelona for his signature but he opted to stay with Sociedad.
Any chance of him departing this season has grown unlikely but his £52million release clause means interest has remained strong. football.london understandsZubimendi has many admirers in north London and he had been tracked ahead of the January transfer window.
The Gunners have been tipped to sign a new defensive midfielder to replace Thomas Partey for some time. The Ghana international has suffered a number of injury setbacks and has been unavailable for selection more than Arteta would like.
Whilst a transfer in January is highly unlikely, Arsenal are expected to push ahead with their interest in the future. However, according to journalist Dean Jones, Manchester United have a significant interest in the midfielder and could scupper the Gunners' move.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones has suggested Zubimendi is one of many names on Erik ten Hag's shortlist ahead of a major reshuffle in midfield. He said: “They have got a few names already. Four or five names, to be honest, that they’re continuing to explore for the midfield.
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«I think that they’ll also get involved in conversations around players like Zubimendi, who they have a level of interest in. I think they might even step that up as we get through the season”.
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