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Arsenal reach agreement in principle to sign Barcelona target amid Real Madrid interest

  • Arsenal are reportedly close to finalizing the signing of 26-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, despite interest from Barcelona and Liverpool.
  • The deal follows Arsenal’s need to strengthen their midfield due to contract expiries of Jorginho and Thomas Partey and a recent Champions League exit.
  • Zubimendi, a Real Sociedad academy graduate promoted in 2020, has played 232 matches and scored 10 goals, known for orchestrating midfield play and neutralizing opposition press.
  • The Gunners may need to pay a substantial transfer fee, with Edu, Jason Ayto, and new director Andrea Berta leading the negotiations to finalize the deal.
  • Zubimendi’s signing suggests Arsenal are prioritizing midfield reinforcement to improve competitiveness after recent setbacks, marking the first anticipated signing under Andrea Berta.
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TEAMtalk broke the news in on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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