Arsenal We are confident that they will make Real socialad Midfielder Martin Zobimi The first major summer signature despite the interest from real madridThe sources told ESPN.
Reports in Spain indicated that Madrid had taken a late step for the 26 -year -old, while Liverpool It was also Thanks to an interest.
However, the sources have told ESPN that Arsenal is in an advanced stage in negotiations to conclude a deal for Zubimendi, who has a requirement for a value of 60 million euros ($ 68 million) in his contract.
Gunners Mike Artta coach is a big fan of the player while the new sports director Andrea Berta also agrees that Zubimendi will enhance the midfield that can be set in this summer.
Arteta Last Friday revealed Arsenal was keen to extend Thomas PartiA contract, although it remains to see whether an agreement can be reached.
The Partey deal ends at the end of the season and one of the sources indicated that he will need to take a wage reduction in any deal to stay in the club.
Italy international Urgenho It is also outside the contract in the summer and faces a race over time to play again this season after being injured as a rib earlier this month.
The 33 -year -old was greatly linked to the move to Brazil after he met his representatives. Parallel and Flamengo During the January transfer window.
Flamengo is the current front managers for its signature, although the extension of his stay in Arsenal was not fully excluded.
Regardless, Zubimendi is widely expected to arrive at the Emirates Stadium and will be seen as a bit of the coup that has been given Liverpool. An effort to sign the player Last summer, only to choose the Spaniards to stay in Sociedad.
The sources told ESPN that Real Madrid’s interest will increase if Xabi Alonso Carlo Ancelotti is replaced as a main coach in Santiago Bernabéu. But there is still uncertainty about the future of Ancelotti amid speculation that he may not be responsible for the World Cup campaign at Real, which begins in June.
Arsenal targets multiple additions this summer with a wide striker and striker between the situations they want to strengthen. Gunners has funds available, but as with many clubs, it will be open to allow some players to leave to help enhance their spending power.
Kiran Turney It will join Celtic On a free transfer this summer during Oleksandr zinchenko Among those allowed to leave in the event of an appropriate offer.
