Arsenal will reportedly sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in January.
The midfielder inspired his first Champions League crusade this season.
He has already caught Arsenal’s attention with his performances and the Gunners have a summer move for the midfielder.
The club has continued to monitor Zubimendi and may be in a position to make an offer when the move window reopens, according to Football. London.
The Spain international penned a new contract last year which ties him down at Sociedad until 2027.
But he is understood to have a release clause valued at £52m, which Arsenal could activate.
Barcelona are said to have a long-term interest in Zubimendi and may rival an offer from the Gunners.
Bayern Munich are also keeping an eye on the 24-year-old’s situation ahead of a possible transfer.
Mikel Arteta and director of football Edu could decide to strengthen the midfield following the injury to Thomas Partey.
Ghana have been plagued by injuries for much of his time at Arsenal and will now be unavailable for the remainder of the calendar year due to a thigh injury.
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Partey, 30, reportedly informed the club that he would be leaving in January amid interest from Juventus.
And if he stays he could miss several more matches due to Ghana’s involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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