Arsenal will be happy to trigger the release clause, worth €60 million, in the contract of Martin Zubimendi to sign him this month.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Martin Zubimendi is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners want to bolster their midfield unit in the January transfer window. And they are ready to trigger his release clause, worth €60 million, to sign him from La Liga club Real Sociedad.
The Rise of Martin Zubimendi
Martin Zubimendi has established himself as one of the best midfielders in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at Real Sociedad. The Spaniard had to bide his time before establishing a foothold in the senior squad at the Reale Arena. And he has not looked back since becoming a regular for La Real.
The 24-year-old has also broken into his national team, making four appearances thus far. Meanwhile, Zubimendi has turned out 171 times thus far for Real Sociedad, chipping in with eight goals and seven assists. The player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs.
Recent reports have linked the Spanish international with Bayern Munich. Zubimendi has also been a target for Barcelona for several transfer windows. But a move in the coming transfer windows is not on the cards. Meanwhile, the Real Sociedad midfielder is also a target for Arsenal.
Arsenal Keen on Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal’s interest in Martin Zubimendi stems from the fitness woes of Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian international was supposed to forge a solid midfield partnership with summer signing Declan Rice. But Partey’s injury troubles have escalated this season, with Arsenal ready to part ways with him as soon as possible.
Zubimendi has thus emerged as a viable target for Arsenal. And the Gunners are ready to shell out €60 million, the valuation of his release clause, to sign him from La Liga club Real Sociedad. But a move in the January transfer window will unlikely materialise.
Arsenal will have to turn the Spanish midfielder’s head to secure his services. But Martin Zubimendi is settled at Real Sociedad and will unlikely part ways with the Basque club in the January transfer window. So, a winter move will not see the light of day even if they receive €60 million from Arsenal.
