Arsenal is finalizing the signing of Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad by agreeing to pay his 51m release clause. Zubimendi, who rejected a move to Liverpool last summer, is anticipated to undergo a medical soon after finalizing personal terms. His addition is seen as vital for Mikel Arteta as the club aims to enhance its midfield after recent runner-up finishes. With new sporting director Andrea Berta, Arsenal is also eyeing a centre-forward, having shown interest in players like Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad after agreeing to pay the 51m release clause for the Spain midfielder.
Zubimendi's 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.
Negotiations over the structure of payments for his release clause are believed to have been resolved, with Arsenal confident of announcing Zubimendi as their first signing since the appointment of Andrea Berta.
Signing a new centre-forward is the next priority, with Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig and Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres the two preferred targets.
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