Olaleye Idowu
Arsenal is in “advanced talks” to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Zubimendi was close to joining Liverpool last summer but decided to remain with the La Liga side for one more season.
The 25-year-old now appears set to move to their Premier League rivals this summer.
This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Tuesday.
Romano wrote: “Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Martin Zubimendi for summer 2025.
“Negotiations are underway with the player side as positive talks took place behind the scenes, as revealed by @SamiMokbel81_DM. Final key steps are still needed.
“Arsenal plan to trigger €60m release clause.
“Mikel Arteta, crucial factor for Arsenal to advance on Martin Zubimendi deal.
“Arsenal manager part of the process for the club to get the green light from Zubi, same as happened with Declan Rice two years ago.
“Zubimendi, in advanced talks with Arsenal for July 2025.”
