Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months, with Arsenal interested.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Martin Zubimendi has a tentative agreement to join Arsenal in the summer. Real Madrid are thought to be keen on the Spanish international as well, but Arsenal have a broad agreement to get the deal done for the Real Sociedad midfielder.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can wrap up the move in the coming months. Arsenal need a quality midfielder, and the Spanish international would be an exceptional acquisition. He has shown his quality for club and country, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well.
Arsenal need someone who can control the tempo of the game and protect the side defensively. The 26-year-old Spaniard seems like the ideal fit. The midfielder has a €60 million release clause in his contract, and Arsenal have the finances to pay up. The midfielder could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons.
Martin Zubimendi is entering the peak years of his career, and he could develop into a key player for Arsenal in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, it is not surprising that Real Madrid are keen on the player as well. They need to find a quality long-term replacement for Luka Modric, and Zubimendi would be the ideal acquisition. The Spaniard is well-settled in La Liga, and he could make an instant impact.
Can Real Madrid scupper Arsenal plans to sign Zubimendi?
It will be interesting to see where the 26-year-old ends up. Arsenal will hope that their tentative agreement with the player will help them get the deal across the line. Real Madrid are among the biggest clubs in the world, and any player could be attracted to the idea of joining them.
Playing for Real Madrid would allow the Spanish international to stay in his homeland, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid can convince the player to turn down a move to Arsenal and join them instead.
