Mikel Arteta's history with Real Sociedad could push Arsenal to transfer-battle victory in their bid to secure Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old Spanish star has become one of the most prominent defensive midfielders in football.

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.

Martin Zubimendi was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window but opted to stay at Real Sociedad.

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

The Real Sociedad midfielder, who was a Liverpool transfer target during the summer, will reportedly be heading to Premier League rivals Arsenal at the end of the season

Arsenal are working on a £51 million move to sign Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad at the end of this season...

Title rivals Liverpool, meanwhile, are also thought to be on the lookout for fresh additions. In fact, reports from out in Italy claim the Reds are ready to try and hijack any Manchester United attempts to land Leece’s highly-rated left-back in Patrick Dorgu.

There are reports Arsenal are interested in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Daily Mail have reported that the Gunners will land Zubimendi at the end of the season. When approached, the Gunners would not comment on any deal or speculation surrounding a move for the 25-year-old.

Arsenal’s prospects of landing a marquee signing in the form of Martin Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad and Spain midfield star, have suffered a blow with the revelation that a rival club is making a charge to sign the player.

Exploring Martin Zubimendi’s Arsenal Transfer SagaMartin Zubimendi’s potential move to Arsenal has been making headlines recently, reigniting discussions and speculations among football

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in a £51m summer deal. (Mail, external) Meanwhile, Gunners midfielder Jorginho, whose contract expires in the summer,