BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, It’s official – Arsenal have agreed to pay the asking price for a world class £55 million star, with medicals scheduled for next week. No long talks were needed as both parties were interested in a transfer, and a jersey number has already been discussed. The player is not Amadou Onana. Arsenal set to sign world class £55M star in a DONE DEAL – medicals next week.
Arsenal has finalized a deal, agreeing to meet the ‘asking price’ of a world-class midfielder valued at £55 million, marking the club’s first signing for 2024. The negotiation process has been swift, with both parties expressing keen interest in the transfer. Notably, this signing is unrelated to Amadou Onana.
The Gunners, seeking to bolster their squad, are turning their attention to address defensive and goal-scoring challenges. The midfield void left by Granit Xhaka’s absence is a focal point for Mikel Arteta. The target is Spain international Martin Zubimendi, who has not only captured Arsenal’s interest but also attracted attention from Barcelona, thanks to his stellar performances in La Liga with Sociedad.
Reports from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo indicate that Arsenal, among other clubs, is willing to meet Zubimendi’s €60 million release clause, presenting a potential solution to strengthen their squad. However, a significant obstacle lies in Zubimendi’s uncertainty about leaving Sociedad, particularly with a crucial Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain looming on the horizon.
Zubimendi’s remarkable form over the past year has earned him a place in the Spain national team, receiving his fourth cap in November. Despite Arsenal’s pressing midfield needs, the decision rests on whether the player will opt to depart from Sociedad.
The timing of Arsenal’s move in the January transfer market, focusing on a defensive midfielder, raises eyebrows, especially considering the anticipated priority for attacking reinforcements at the Emirates in the latter half of the season. This strategic approach aims to narrow the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool. As the negotiations progress swiftly, discussions about the player’s jersey number have taken place, and medicals are scheduled for the upcoming week, signaling an imminent addition to Arsenal’s squad.
