Martin Zubimendi in action for Real Sociedad (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Arsenal now have a clearer path to the transfer of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi for several reasons.
The Gunners remain interested in Zubimendi as a potential option to bolster Mikel Arteta’s side in the middle of the park, while it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will return to replace the Spain international, according to the independent.
Zubimendi has shone during his time in the League and it’s no surprise to see big names linked with him, with the Independent suggesting a move may now be more realistic.
According to the report, Zubimendi agreed to stay at Sociedad in the summer due to other big names including Arsenal newcomer Mikel Merino as well as Robin Le Normand leaving the Basque club.
However, the 25-year-old was reportedly keen to receive assurances of a future move away, and it appears that means Arsenal are still considering him.
Martin Zubimendi transfer: do Arsenal still need him?
Arsenal signed Merino in the summer, as well as Declan Rice the year before, so is there really that much need for Zubimendi as well?
The north London giants certainly have more pressing problems in attack, where Kai Havertz has been playing as a makeshift striker, while there is a lot of pressure on Bukayo Saka to play week in week out and always find that magic. to lift the equipment.
However, midfield could also be a bit of an issue early on, with Arsenal likely to feel they won’t have enough depth in that department next season if both Jorginho and Thomas Partey end up leaving.
Both players are heading towards the end of their contracts, and that could mean AFC will lose them for nothing, which would surely require a significant investment to resolve the issue.
Zubimendi is a classy player who could also give Arsenal something a little different in midfield, perhaps offering better quality on the ball than the likes of Rice and Merino.
