Arsenal sent scouts to watch Martin Zubimendi over the weekend as the Gunners intensified their efforts to sign the Spanish midfielder.
According to HITC, Arsenal are intensifying their efforts to sign Martin Zubimendi in the summer after scouting the midfielder at the weekend. The 25-year-old La Liga star has emerged as one of Mikel Arteta’s priority targets lately, as the Gunners could bring a new midfielder to partner with Declan Rice.
Arsenal ran the rule over Martin Zubimendi
Mikel Arteta will embark upon another critical transfer window when the season ends, and signing a midfielder remains one of his top priorities. The Gunners have seen links to multiple names recently, as many expected them to bring a new enforcer in the January window.
However, signing a new top-draw midfielder was always the plan for the summer, when the Gunners would also like a new defender, striker and probably a wide attacker. Arteta will still feel the need for a new central midfielder is essential, considering Thomas Partey has injury issues this season.
The Ghanaian could leave with one year left on his deal, as Arsenal targets a more stable option despite Arteta considering Partey as ‘super important’. Zubimendi is their priority for the summer, although other names are also on their shortlist. The Gunners scouted the 25-year-old La Liga star over the weekend and might continue to do so as they intensify their efforts to bring the Spaniard.
Other reports suggested Zubimendi might choose Arsenal, with the Spaniard carrying a £52 million release clause that the Gunners are willing to trigger in the summer. It’s straightforward on paper, although complications could arise with the entry of rivals in the chase for the 25-year-old La Liga star.
Arsenal are considering other targets
Arsenal are keen on Zubimendi but so are Liverpool interested in the midfielder. The 25-year-old La Liga star is one of many players on Arteta’s shortlist, and the likes of Amadou Onana are also considered a big target by the Gunners.
They also retain an interest in Douglas Luiz but face a complicated situation with the Brazilian, especially if Aston Villa makes it to the Champions League. Unai Emery’s side had already sounded a £100 million price tag in January and will probably stick with their asking price in the summer window.
