Arsenal’s interest in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi has resurfaced, following earlier links with the midfielder before the club ultimately decided to sign Mikel Merino at the start of this season. Zubimendi has long been on the radar of top clubs due to his technical skill and influence in central midfield. Liverpool nearly secured his services recently, but the Spanish international eventually opted to stay, putting a temporary hold on a potential move to the Premier League. Now, according to Fichajes, Arsenal is keen to revisit their interest and make another bid for Zubimendi as early as January 2025.
Zubimendi’s talents and versatility make him an appealing option for Arsenal, particularly as they look to bolster their midfield. Arsenal’s strategy to acquire him sooner rather than later aims to preempt the increased competition that would likely surface at the end of the season. Liverpool, still in the mix, could revive their pursuit if Arsenal does not act quickly. The Gunners are aware that by waiting until the summer, they risk entering a bidding war with more clubs, possibly driving up the transfer price beyond their budget.
However, convincing Real Sociedad to release a key player midseason will be challenging. Zubimendi is integral to Sociedad’s ambitions in both La Liga and European competitions, and the Spanish side is unlikely to entertain offers unless they find a suitable replacement—a task not easily accomplished during the January transfer window.
Adding Zubimendi to Arsenal’s squad would certainly strengthen their midfield depth and versatility. His defensive awareness and passing range complement Arsenal’s dynamic style, aligning well with Mikel Arteta’s vision for the squad. If the Gunners can secure Zubimendi, they would be gaining one of the continent’s top midfield talents, who could make an immediate impact. For now, much depends on how negotiations unfold and whether Arsenal can convince Sociedad to part ways with one of their most valued players midseason.
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Surely Arsenal has to move on now from this not so special midfielder, he’s no Thomas Partey, Declan Rice or better yet Captain Odegaard, it can’t be every time we have a little wobble his name comes up.
What we must do now, re double our efforts to collar the big pretender as the champion may have had enough.
I always thought he was wanted to replace Thomas Partey – not because he’s better but because Partey is older and had so many injury issues, and they’re somewhat similar types of player. I don’t think zubimendi is the type of signing to “save our season” – the only players we should be looking for in the midseason windows are attackers imo. We need more goal threats and to strengthen or ability to sustain an attacks.
He looks to weak for the EPL, need to look at alternatives. I don’t trust Mikel’s choices – Lokonga, Merino, Fabio, Jorjinho, Kai – all poor choices. Declan was a European winner with Moyes, we paid 100M for him and won nothing! Moyes used him better for a reason. Arsenal fans need better.
i don’t think it is necessarily a case of reigniting but Arsenal always waiting until next window after Zudimendi publicly stated he was staying put, later reiterated when Liverpool came in
Arsenal is prepared to wait for their right man to become available, not short term panic buying
likewise with Sesko, stated early (due to Arsenal approach) he was staying put
again Arsenal prepared to wait for right striker when they become available in the summer
while acres of moaning Arsenal not interested in a striker i don’t think that is true, Sesko decided to stay put, as did Gyokeres (did not move despite huge interest), as did Isak
I fully expect one of those three to come to Arsenal in the summer
Arsenal not prepared to compromise on lower quality/high risk alternatives, e.g. Arsenal were never in for Zirkzee and Osimhen and never will be
Arsenal1186,
It seems that Arteta has been waiting for 3 seasons now.
Don’t be surprised if the aforementioned strikers never materialize at Arsenal, we’ll probably end up signing a so called up and coming striker who no ones heard of. And be told that he’s the next big thing.
So, fellow Arsenal fans don’t get your hopes up.
incorrect, Jesus was bought to be our #9 just over two seasons back, he even has the number on his back
first season was explosive and instrumental in Arsenal transformation to title contenders (finished 2nd in his first season from 5th)
second season, returning from a knee injury, Jesus has not recaptured that
while Jesus is not at the striker levels today the undeniable facts are that Arsenal have bought a striker in the last 3 seasons
and that is ignoring Havertz coming in last season
i believe Arsenal were in early for Sesko last window, prompting Sesko to state publicly he is staying where he is, Gyokeres and Isak likewise stayed where they were, did not go to the multiple clubs in need of a striker last window
Arsenal are waiting for the right striker to become available, not just panic buying (refer Man U and Chelsea), and fully expect one of those to join this summer, but if they didn’t want to come last window you can not make them no matter how much you throw your toys out of the pram
Arsenal1886,
You say we bought him as a striker, well correct me if I’m wrong, he wasn’t even a regular striker at City was he?.
And Havertz may play the striker role, but I’m not entirely convinced by him either. He’s been good, but nothing more.
And if you want to win the title, we need a proper no:9. Something both Jesus and Havertz are not.
Jesus was bought as our #9, fact, the number on his shirt says it all, go back and check your facts
if he has latterly not lived up to the number on the shirt does not change the facts – DEREK – the facts
If you look at the stats for where jesus played at city, it was overwhelmingly as a central striker. According to transfer market, he played 186 times at CF, 20 times at right winger, 19 times at left winger across all seasons and competitions.
It’s become a myth that he was a winger – by training he’s a striker, and that’s where he’s played the vast majority of his career – but that’s not too say I think it’s a bad move for him, potentially. He’s a poor finisher and his skills, work rate and link play could be useful on the wing, if he understands the position well enough.
The end is in sight for Jorginho and Partey, but this guy is not on the necessary level to be a first 11 player if we want to improve on Jorginho and equal Partey’s level. We need depth in midfield but we need quality not only quantity.