Arsenal is firmly convinced that Martín Zubimendi will be one of their star signings in the upcoming summer transfer market, despite Real Madrid's increasing interest. The midfielder from Real Sociedad, who has shone both at his club and with the Spanish national team, tops the priority list for the London team, which has already taken concrete steps to secure his signing. While in Madrid the potential arrival of the player is still surrounded by uncertainty, in London, there is optimism regarding the operation.
For weeks now, the Gunners have been silently working on a strategic operation that could materialize early in the market. With the Champions League as a showcase and a squad looking to make the final leap towards titles, Mikel Arteta sees Zubimendi as the ideal replacement for players like Thomas Partey or Jorginho, whose contracts are nearing expiration.
Real Madrid also wants to sign Zubimendi
Although Zubimendi has been linked from Spain to a hypothetical move to the Santiago Bernabéu, especially if Xabi Alonso takes over the reins at Real Madrid, signals from the English capital point to a more advanced path. Arsenal's new sporting director, Andrea Berta, has marked this signing as a top priority, and negotiations with Real Sociedad seem to have laid solid foundations for an agreement.
Amid the buzz generated by Real Madrid's potential interest, sources closest to the player suggest that Arsenal's offer is the most concrete so far. At 26 years old and after winning the Eurocup, Zubimendi is ready for a career advancement. And everything indicates that this leap could lead him to the Emirates Stadium, where he is already awaited as the anchor of the midfield of the future.
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