Arsenal Nears Deal to Sign Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal is close to signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The London club is confident, even though Real Madrid is also interested.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal has been talking with Zubimendi for months and is now ready to make the transfer official. They plan to pay his €60 million (£51 million) release clause to bring him to the team. Arsenal has been working for 18 months to convince Zubimendi to join them.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

If Arsenal signs Zubimendi, it will be a big success, especially since Real Madrid wants him too. The midfielder has played 15 times for Spain and over 227 times for Real Sociedad. He is one of the best defensive midfielders in La Liga. His signing is important for Arsenal as Thomas Partey and Jorginho may leave after this season.

Arsenal is currently second in the Premier League, three points behind Manchester City with two games left. They have also done well in Europe, defeating Real Madrid to reach the later stages of the Champions League.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal’s main focus is their Champions League campaign. They want to reach the final for just the second time in their history. Zubimendi could improve Mikel Arteta’s midfield options in the long term. Arteta sees him as an ideal partner for Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard in midfield. This trio could dominate both English and European soccer next season.

Arsenal faces Fulham in a crucial Premier League match on Tuesday that could affect their title chances. Meanwhile, new sporting director Andrea Berta is working hard to finalize Zubimendi’s transfer as Arsenal prepares for an important summer in the transfer market.