The Gunners are reported to be in pole position to sign the Spanish international after Liverpool failed to bring him to Anfield last summer

Arsenal are pursuing a summer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is a long-term target and has a £51million release clause in his contract. Liverpool and Manchester City have tracked the 25-year-old in the past but it is understood that the Gunners are in pole position to sign him after talks over the past few months.

Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer. The move for the 25-year-old has been worked on for a considerable time and if an agreement is reached will come a year after Liverpool failed in their own bid to sign the Spain international.

Reports from England have linked Arsenal with a summer 2025 transfer for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder, Martin Zubimendi.

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If they have managed to sign both come the summer, Arsenal committing about £60million ($73m) on a holding midfielder in the Spaniard presumably means Declan Rice — the holding midfielder they spent £110m on 18 months ago — is now viewed primarily as a No 8.

There has been a new twist in Martin Zubimendi's transfer saga. Reports emerged on Tuesday claiming that Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign the Real Sociedad m

Liverpool are tracking a 23-year-old Germany star to improve Arne Slot's midfield after missing out on Martin Zubimendi last summer, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Arsenal have been saying for a long time that they've been confident about signing Martin Zubimendi in summer 2025.

Arsenal have been tipped to sell one star midfielder to make room for Martin Zubimendi. Standard Sport understands the Gunners are ready to trigger Zubimendi's €60million (£51m) release clause after a months-long pursuit, as they look to refresh their midfield.