Martin Zubimendi in motion for Actual Sociedad (Picture by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal are understood to have mentioned a possible switch swoop for Actual Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as they enter into superior talks over hiring Roberto Olabe.
CaughtOffside can affirm stories that Arsenal have spoken with Olabe and that he’s trying in a powerful place to exchange Edu as sporting director on the Emirates Stadium.
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Sources have supplied additional perception into the scenario because it’s claimed that Zubimendi’s title has come up throughout talks because the Spain worldwide is more likely to stay one of many prime Gunners targets for upcoming home windows.
Arsenal have a long-standing curiosity in Zubimendi, however as a substitute signed Mikel Merino final summer time because the 25-year-old most popular to stick with Sociedad on that event.
Zubimendi additionally notably rejected the prospect to affix Liverpool in the summertime, and CaughtOffside understands that Arsenal would possible nonetheless face competitors from the Reds for his signature, in addition to from different large names comparable to Manchester Metropolis, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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Nonetheless, even when Zubimendi could have loads of suitors, Arsenal might have the sting on this switch battle as a result of Olabe.
Whereas nothing has been agreed simply but for Olabe to exchange Edu at Arsenal, issues are progressing effectively on that entrance and it might in principle imply he’s capable of assist the north London giants steal a march on their rivals.
Zubimendi seems to be like he could possibly be an incredible match for Mikel Arteta’s aspect, with the ageing Jorginho nearing the top of his contract and maybe in want of a long-term successor.
Nonetheless, Arsenal additionally like Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, so it stays to be seen in the event that they’ll positively prioritise Zubimendi.
And naturally we should still should be careful for different prime golf equipment, significantly Man Metropolis as they give the impression of being in dire want of an alternative choice to the injured Rodri.
