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Real Madrid has placed Martín Zubimendi, a 27-year-old midfielder from Arsenal, as their main target to structure the midfield before the end of the transfer market.
José Mourinho has pointed out the Spanish international as the ideal profile to organize the team's ball circulation, in an operation initially valued at 75 million euros (64.3 million pounds), although sources like Tomás González-Martín raise the London club's aspirations to 110 to 120 million euros (94.2-102.7 million pounds).
Martín Zubimendi's Fit in José Mourinho's System
Real Madrid's sports management aims to include Zubimendi to relieve Jude Bellingham of playmaking duties in deeper areas and to complement the physical prowess of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde. The Basque midfielder has a verbal agreement to join the white squad, having lost weight in Mikel Arteta's schemes at the Emirates Stadium during the last season.
Álvaro Benito's analysis on Cadena SER indicates that signing the former Real Sociedad player represents a more accessible and immediate alternative than waiting for the option of Rodri. The Madrid board values the midfielder's tactical reading and his direct knowledge of the Spanish league to assume a starting role upon his arrival at Chamartín.
The Standpoint of Florentino Pérez and Eduardo Camavinga's Departure
Despite having the backing of the coaching staff, President Florentino Pérez refuses to engage in formal negotiations if Arsenal's demands exceed 75 million euros. The Madrid hierarchy deems it unfeasible to reach the figures of 120 million euros reported from England for a 27-year-old player.
To finance the proposal and create room in the squad, the club awaits a formal offer for Eduardo Camavinga, a 23-year-old midfielder linked to a move to Manchester United. The Frenchman's disengagement is a prerequisite before submitting the documentation for the London team's midfielder.
Real Madrid's board will meet with Camavinga's representatives in the next 24 hours. During this meeting, the club executives will assess Manchester United's proposal to determine whether to make the first written offer to Arsenal before the September 1 deadline.
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