Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing for his busy summer transfer window.
Gunners are looking to lose the league title again to the Liverpool side of Arne Slot this season.
Their latest outcome against Everton, a 1-1 draw, has kept them away from the Premier League title.
Arteta says Gunners are ready to bolster some positions ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to I caught an offside Source, Arsenal, is aiming to finalize the move this summer by meeting the 60 million euro release clause of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The Spaniard had linked his move to Liverpool last summer, but at the last moment he refused to move to Anfield.
Arsenal has long focused on midfield reinforcement, with Zubimendi being the main target for Mikel Arteta in this position.
Additionally, clubs that negotiated important times during the winter transfer are actively working behind the scenes to complete the transfer in the summer.
Arsenal made great efforts to get an agreement with Real Sociedad during the transfer period last winter, reaching an oral agreement with Zubimendi in general personal terms. However, things are not entirely clear due to the interest of rivals such as Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Arsenal faces competition with Real Madrid
Real Madrid wants to strengthen the team’s Spanish core, and they are ready to compete with Arsenal to sign the Laliga midfielder.
Zubimendi, who has appeared in Sociedad 40 times this season, is expected to easily adapt to Carlo Ancelotti’s playing style at Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid and Manchester City are among the clubs pursuing players.
Zubimendi’s release clause is set at €60 million, but Arsenal could just outpace its prices on more favorable wage terms.
With both Thomas Parte and Gorguinho approaching the end of their contract at Arsenal, signing the midfielder is extremely important and Arteta has already identified the main targets for that position.
Arsenal believes the “absolutely sensational” Premier League star is heading for Liverpool