Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal transfer latest as Gunners 'close' on long-term target
Arsenal have been linked with Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi since last summer. The Gunners improved their midfield prior to the 2023/24 season via the additions of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz but Mikel Arteta is targeting another in the future.
Rice cost a club-record £105million from West Ham with Havertz arriving for £65million from Chelsea. Alongside Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's midfield is highly-rated but there remains a constant urge to add more depth.
Thomas Partey's constant injury setbacks have meant Arsenal have identified Zubimendi as a potential long-term solution. Mohamed Elneny could leave the club on a free at the end of his contract, meaning a move for a defensive midfielder is in the pipeline.
With that being said, football.london has taken a look at the latest surrounding Arsenal's interest in Zubimendi in the final few days of the January transfer window.
football.london understands that a move for Zubimendi in the January transfer window is highly unlikely. Sociedad would be open to selling the midfielder but the Gunners' financial limitations mean a deal would prove to be difficult.
Arsenal are wary of profit and sustainability rules after investing over £200million on new transfers in the summer.
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In the summer, football.london reported that Arsenal held interest in the Spain international. However, Sociedad's reluctance to sell meant Zubimendi stayed in La Liga.
Despite silencing rumours of a potential move to the Emirates Stadium, Zubimendi is available at the right price. The midfielder has a
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