arsenal Widely reported talks underway to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi summer, but he’s not the only midfielder who could seriously consider a move to N5 this year.
Arsenal in ‘advanced’ talks to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad
Earlier this week, Daily Mail reporters Sammy Mokbel and Ben Wilcox broke the news that Arsenal close to agreeing deal with Zubimendia large number of credible news outlets were quick to back up their message.
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Fabrizio Romano He has given his latest update shortly after the Daily Mail exclusively published the explosive news, revealing that talks are indeed at an “advanced” stage and talks are ongoing with the Espanyol’s camp to secure his signature at the end of the season .
Mikel Arteta It will also be a key factor in convincing Zubimendi to give up his boyhood club and move to England. Premier Leaguebut that’s not to say a deal is done, as other reliable media sources report that more elite clubs could still come to the negotiating table.
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There are even some discussions that Arsenal have offered player to Real Sociedad in talks for Zubimendias they attempted to acquire him for a significantly lower price than his £51m release clause. This big story is worth keeping an eye on as Arteta has been targeting Zubimendi “for years”.
“This is something we’ve been doing for years,” Arsenal-supporting journalist says Steve Kay on KS1TV.
“We know Arsenal like the player. We have said many times that he is the number one signing. Liverpool almost got him last year but he decided he didn’t want to leave.”
“He’s special, he’s special, and for some people today, he was primarily a single pivot in the six position with some penalty-to-penetration ability mixed in. He’s very good at getting to the baseline, he can break up games, he’s so Awesome.”
Sver Nypan really wants to join Arsenal alongside Martin Zubimendi
According to The Athletic’s reliable journalist David Ornstein, another midfielder they are eyeing is Norwegian prodigy Svere Nipan.
The 18-year-old was compared to the captain Martin Odegaardit is said that the command £20 million Rosenberg was impressed by the price tag.
Ornstein reports Nipan is keen on a move to Arsenalso interim sporting director Jason Ayto won’t have much trouble convincing the teenager to move to England from Scandinavia.
“Now there are some young players who will be on their agenda,” Ornstein said on The Athletic’s podcast (via GiveMeSport). “I know I’ve reported recently like Nipan in Rosenborg, he’s one of the top young midfielders I’ve heard in the whole game and he’s very keen on a move to Arsenal. They like him.”
Nypan hailed as ‘extremely exciting’ talent It’s something that experts are paying attention to, and those in charge at the Emirates Stadium seem to have noticed.