Arsenal have sealed a deal on non-public terms with Martín Zubimendi, with reports detailing how much he will earn, when he will arrive and how much Real Sociedad could receive.
The Daily Mail led the way earlier this week when claiming Arsenal had ‘virtually completed’ a deal to sign Martin Zubimendi.
The classy midfield maestro, 25, is a long-term target for Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta. Per the report, the Gunners signalled their intention to trigger Zubimendi’s €60m release clause and the final touches to an agreement on personal terms were being put in place.
However, movement guru Fabrizio Romano explained why Arsenal enthusiasts want to be “very careful” before celebrating too early.
Through his YouTube channel, Roman said: “Until today (January 15), I still can’t tell you ‘here to go’ or that the agreement is made.
“Because with Zubimendi last summer you remember with Liverpool, they were advancing, close, and then the player changes his mind and decided to continue at Real Sociedad.
“So with Zubimendi we have to be really careful because the player – and we have to respect it – loves his city, his country, his family, his club and of course, the fans.
“He has an appointment there and that’s why it’s not so simple. Arsenal are working on it and are confident and optimistic.
Romano’s comments remain on Sky Germany, saying Liverpool, who tried in vain to sign Zubimendi last summer, are one of four giant clubs hoping to derail the Arsenal deal. The other nominees were Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
But according to a new update from Footballtransfers, Arsenal made a breakthrough in talks with the player and his team, which led to accusations of diversion.
They claim that Arsenal have “agreed non-public terms” with Zubimenddi, who is said to have signed a double cash €80,000 deal consistent with the week.
The report adds that the arrival in six months in summer is still the painting plan. Elsewhere, David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano have warned that Arsenal could pay more than the €60m release clause to break payments.
The logic there is paying the release clause means the fee has to be paid up front and in full. Paying a slightly higher overall sum but staggering the payments over three or four years would give Arsenal greater room for manoeuvre with regards to other signings in the upcoming summer.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are in the market for a new striker. Unlike Zubimendi who’ll not arrive until the summer, Arsenal want a new striker in the building before the January window slams shut.
Speaking on his YouTube channel on January 15, Guru Romano gave an insight into Arsenal’s plans.
“For the January window, Arsenal are running in the striker position,” Romano said.
“Mikel Arteta showed after the injury [from the end of the end of the bag] to Gabriel Jesus that Arsenal are working for a new addition. And I can tell you that the last 24 to 48 hours, there have been a lot of calls from Arsenal to ask questions about the conditions of vital players across Europe.
“Arsenal are exploring the possibilities of the striker’s position. Let’s see what they can do, but I’m sure Arsenal are looking for this, the work is ongoing. “
Among the many strikers, Arsenal have been linked in the days are Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus), Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP) and Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig).
Of that trio, Vlahovic would be the simplest to sign given Juventus have paved the way for his departure by agreeing a loan deal for Randal Kolo Muani.
Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, who scored twice on Wednesday night, is understood to be Arsenal’s dream target.
However, the Magpies Isak well above £ 100 million and potentially up to £ 150 million. In addition, in no way they will interwoven a mid -season sale
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