Arsenal stay optimistic about securing Real Sociedad's midfield player Martin Zubimendi During the summer transfer period, as reported.
Arteta’s team is prepared to trigger the €60 million (£51m) release clause in Zubimendi’s contract with Real Sociedad. However, they have not yet reached a final agreement with the midfielder.
Zubimendi was nearly signed by Liverpool last year. chose to remain for an additional year in La Liga .
Last month, Arsenal's worries came to light following reports from Spain alleging that Real Madrid have joined the competition to secure Zubimendi and are 'becoming increasingly closer' to sealing the deal with the 26-year-old. .
Nevertheless, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid’s interest is tied to Xabi Alonso, who wants the player and could take over from Carlo Ancelotti as manager at the Santiago Bernabeu after this season ends.
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Nevertheless, Alonso continues to serve as Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach, and Romano thinks that Arsenal still holds the upper hand in securing a deal for Zubimendi this summer.
'Arsenal are confident, they are actively working on this situation, Arsenal have detailed knowledge of the release clause, Arsenal maintain communication with the player’s representatives, hence Arsenal desire to sign Zubimendi,' Romano stated. YouTube channel .
'They are still awaiting the final approval from the player and continue to work on it, however, Arsenal remains confident.'
‘ Andrea Berta Has an excellent rapport with Zubimendi’s representative; they have known each other for quite some time. Therefore, Arsenal is undoubtedly putting significant effort into securing the Zubimendi deal.
'What about Real Madrid... these connections exist because there is a chance that Xabi Alonso might join Real Madrid this summer or sometime in the future.'
When this occurs, Xabi Alonso would be keen to collaborate with Zubimendi; he has great admiration for Zubimendi, which is why we maintain connections with Real Madrid.
'However, Arsenal is currently in negotiations to secure Zubimendi, which is why they remain optimistic at present.'
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