13 h. ago Martin Zubimendi Arsenal transfer twist as phone call 'changes everything' about move

Mikel Arteta will need more quality options in midfield at Arsenal with Jorginho departing and Thomas Partey looking likely to leave too, but the Gunners have been kept waiting on a move for Martin Zubimendi

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15 h. ago How every Premier League club’s summer business is shaping up

Aston Villa and Manchester United must shift surplus players while Sunderland and Leeds seek extra squad depthRecruitment was cast as the main reason for the club’s disappointment last season. Mikel Merino playing as an auxiliary centre-forward after Kai Havertz had broken down made that apparent. This will be a summer with a marked difference with Andrea Berta ready to go as the club’s new sporting director. Berta spent 12 years at Atlético Madrid, supplying the players and foundation behind Diego Simeone’s dynasty. Arsenal seek to avoid friction between Arteta dictating as he did previously and Berta wielding the same kind of power that was so effective in Madrid. Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig is heavily linked to the striking vacancy with Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres seen as too costly. Martin Zubimendi is expected to reunite with Merino in Arsenal’s midfield, though Real Madrid may yet turn the midfielder’s head. Kepa Arrizabalaga will come in as a back-up goalkeeper within a squad...

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26 h. ago Arsenal fans joke Mikel Arteta is 'dreaming of Martin Zubimendi as a striker' after Spain goal

Arsenal fans have joked Mikel Arteta has found his new striker with Martin Zubimendi breaking the deadlock to send Spain ahead in the Nations League final on Sunday

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34 h. ago Two reasons Arsenal could MISS OUT on £51m Martin Zubimendi transfer as Real Madrid make move

Arsenal have an agreement to sign Spain international Martini Zubimendi but a deal is not yet over the line for the midfielder who is drawing late interest from Real Madrid this summer

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60 h. ago Arsenal release statement as midfield transfer confirmed amid Martin Zubimendi chase

Arsenal have seen an early exit for midfield star Jorginho as the Italy international departs before the end of his contract with the prospect of Martin Zubimendi arriving at the Emirates

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6 d. ago Arsenal transfer twist as Martin Zubimendi breaks silence on medical claims in new interview

Gunners had looked poised to wrap up £51m summer deal for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder who previously snubbed Liverpool

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6 d. ago Martin Zubimendi admits debunking Arsenal claim as he issues update on future

Arsenal still expect Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi to join the club this summer after agreeing the framework of a £51million transfer

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1 week ago Arsenal set to secure Gabriel Magalhaes' future after Martin Zubimendi's £51m move

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and the Gunners are also working on securing the long-term future of Gabriel Magalhaes

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1 week ago Arsenal in advanced talks over second major deal after Martin Zubimendi breakthrough

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad is set to look a little different next season and the manager is working with the club's higher-ups to put the Gunners in good shape for a title tilt

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1 week ago Arsenal face nervous wait as Real Sociedad repeat Martin Zubimendi transfer trick

Arsenal are front-runners in the race to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi for £51m but there is still time for a spanner to be thrown into the works

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1 week ago Sources close to Martín Zubimendi reveal Arsenal truth – Not in London, no medical

Sources close to Martín Zubimendi reveal Arsenal truth – Not in London, no medical  Sport Witness

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1 week ago How Arsenal could line up with Martin Zubimendi to take midfield to new level

Signing the ‘Gen-Z Sergio Busquets’ this summer would give Mikel Arteta plenty of intriguing options

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1 week ago Arsenal close to Martín Zubimendi deal after agreeing £51m release clause payment

Real Sociedad midfielder has been Arteta’s main targetArsenal remain in hunt for Sesko and GyökeresArsenal are closing in on the signing of Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad after agreeing to pay the £51m release clause for the Spain midfielder.Zubimendi, who turned down a move to Liverpool last summer and has also been linked with Real Madrid in recent weeks, is understood to be set for a medical having finalised personal terms for his move to the Premier League. His signing would be a major boost for Mikel Arteta, who made the 26-year-old his primary midfield target this summer as Arsenal attempt to bridge the gap after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arsenal close to Martín Zubimendi deal after meeting £51m release clause

Real Sociedad midfielder has been Arteta’s main targetArsenal remain in hunt for Sesko and GyökeresArsenal are closing in on the ­signing of Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad after agreeing to pay the £51m release clause for the Spain midfielder.Zubimendi, who turned down a move to Liverpool last summer and has been linked with Real Madrid in recent weeks, is understood to be set for a medical having finalised personal terms for his move to the Premier League. Mikel Arteta made the 26-year-old his primary midfield target this summer as Arsenal attempt to bridge the gap after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Martin Zubimendi set for medical in £51m Arsenal transfer after snubbing Liverpool

Martin Zubimendi is closing in on his long-awaited transfer to Arsenal after rejecting the chance to join Premier League champions Liverpool last summer

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1 week ago Arsenal reach FULL agreement on blockbuster summer transfer with medical to be completed

Arsenal are closing in on the £51m signing of Martin Zubimendi with the Spanish star needing to complete a medical before his transfer to the Gunners can be completed

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2 w. ago Chelsea determined to keep Enzo Fernández despite Real Madrid interest

La Liga club aiming to rebuild midfield before next seasonLiverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister also on shortlistChelsea have no intention of selling Enzo Fernández and are determined to see off any attempt by Real Madrid to sign the midfielder this summer.Xabi Alonso, who is due to take over from Carlo Ancelotti as Madrid’s manager, is looking to add more control to his midfield and Fernández is one of the names on the club’s shortlist. The La Liga side are also tracking Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson. Madrid have considered trying to hijack Arsenal’s move for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi but the Premier League side are confident that a deal for the Spain international will be sealed soon. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres makes preference clear as Martin Zubimendi doubts emerge

Arsenal are preparing for a bumper summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta desperate to bring in a new striker as the pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres kicks up a gear

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last month Arsenal close on SECOND summer transfer as Martin Zubimendi deal gets green light

Arsenal are heading for a busy summer transfer window as boss Mikel Arteta looks to finally end his five-year major trophy drought and take the Gunners over the line

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