The real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi will reject the interest of Real Madrid in favor of Seaing A move A report in Spain has claimed in Arsenal.
Zubimendi’s future with Sociedad has been the subject of significant speculation in the past 12 months. It was expected that he should take part in Liverpool last summer just to reject the progress of the Reds in favor of another season with his current side.
Since then, however, it has been Arsenal who took the lead in the race for his signature. In January it was reported that they had already completed a deal, and although this seems to be something premature, the Gunners continue to work on a significant summer signing.
It is known Oscar BadalloThe decision to join Arsenal has already been made.
“Zubimendi is on the way to Arsenal,” said the journalist. “It is not necessary to deal in a circle. Last year it was Barcelona [who were linked]This year Real Madrid … “
Real Sociedad is ready to demand Zubimendi’s publication clause of € 60 million (€ 50.2 million) to approved his departure.
“You ask for € 60 million and it can be done quickly so that he can say goodbye to the field,” continued Badallo. “The idea is arsenal unless Real Madrid comes strong to take it.”
Zubimendi would offer a midfielder group that probably lose both Jorgho and Thomas Partey, some urgently needed reinforcements if their contracts take place. The competition for places in Madrid would probably be stiff with Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, who are already fighting for two starting places, and Luka Modric may also be stuck around.