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Arsenal will be quite active in the market in the summer transfer window as they want to strengthen the team, aiming to win the title of English champion, which they have been waiting for for more than 20 years. Mikel Arteta already has several well-known names on his wish list, and the first on that list looks to be Martin Zubimendi, who currently plays for Real Sociedad.
Although Arsenal have been contenders to win the English Premier League this season, it seems they won't succeed as they are currently 12 points behind Liverpool. However, the Gunners still have a chance to win the Champions League, and they will play against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
The club is already planning the next transfer window, and Arteta made it clear with which reinforcements he could improve the team for the next season so that they can finally go for the title. There are several names on his wish list, but Martin Zubimendi seems to be the main candidate.
Negotiations: What will actually happen?
According to British media, Zubimendi could become Arsenal's first summer signing, and negotiations with him are already underway. Last summer, the Spaniard was on the exit door of Sociedad, but then he turned down Liverpool's offer. Now the situation is different and it seems that this great players is willing to join the London club.
Zubimendi was Arteta's wish for a long time, and it seems that negotiations with the Spanish midfielder are already in the final stages. After talking with Arteta himself, the defensive midfielder decided that his future club would be Arsenal. It is expected that Arsenal will activate his release clause, which is around 60 million euros, allowing the transfer without the need for negotiations with Real Sociedad.
So far this season, Zubimendi has played 38 games for Real Sociedad in all competitions, and his arrival at the Emirates would be great news for the fans of this team.
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