Arsenal 'working on wage package for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi'
The 25-year-old has earned plenty of plaudits for his exploits in a defensive midfield role this season, even managing four goals and one assist in 27 La Liga matches.
Zubimendi's efforts helped Sociedad qualify for the knockout rounds of the Champions League, as the midfielder played every minute of a group stage where Imanol Alguacil's side kept four clean sheets and conceded just two goals.
Sociedad's European adventure was brought to an end with a 4-1 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16, and Alguacil's side also experienced knockout disappointment in the Copa del Rey, losing to Mallorca on penalties in the semi-finals.
Despite their recent shortcomings, Zubimendi's performances as Alguacil's number six continue to catch the eye, and the 25-year-old earned two of his four caps for Spain in November's Euro 2024 qualifying wins over Cyprus and Georgia.
At the start of the 2022-23 season, Zubimendi agreed a new long-term contract with Sociedad until the summer of 2027, although he is understood to possess an affordable release clause worth €60m (£51.3m).
Such a price tag would prove no trouble for Liverpool or Arsenal, who are being tipped to go head-to-head for Zubimendi's signature this summer, and the Gunners appear determined to fend off interest from their Merseyside counterparts.
According to FootballTransfers, Arsenal are willing to offer the 25-year-old a weekly wage packet of £115,000 on a five-year contract, which would double his current pay at Real Sociedad.
However, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also attentive to the
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