Martin Zubimendi in action for Spain against Denmark (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Martin Zubimendi has been linked to Arsenal again, which is no real surprise given their long-standing interest in the midfielder.
I was hoping they would make a real push for the Real Sociedad star last summer, but it didn’t happen, with Mikel Arteta raiding the Sociedad for Mikel Merino.
Back then, it obviously looked like Zubimendi might end up at Liverpool until he turned down the chance to move to Anfield preferring to stay in Spain for at least one more season.
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If Arsenal reviews their interest in Zubimendi This summer remains to be seen but I expect another central midfielder to come in and he is certainly one of the best at the moment.
The transfer of Martin Zubimendi seems a necessity for Arsenal
Both Thomas Partey and Jorginho will be out of contract at the end of the season and the expectation right now is that there is a good chance that both will end up leaving.
If so, a new midfielder should arrive. To be honest, even if only one of Partey or Jorginho ends up going, a replacement would still be needed.
And Zubimendi would certainly tick a lot of the right boxes in terms of what Arsenal would be looking for.
But we know there will be plenty of interest in him elsewhere. We already know of Liverpool’s interest and there can’t be many better options for Manchester City for a long-term replacement or Rodri than the 25-year-old.
So even if he eventually decides to leave the club, he won’t be an easy player to sign
