A second club has emerged in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, it has been reported. The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that Arsenal were set to sign the Spain midfielder in the summer, with his current club wanting to at least keep him in Sociedad until the end of the current season.

There has been a new twist in Martin Zubimendi's transfer saga. Reports emerged on Tuesday claiming that Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign the Real Sociedad m

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the second half of the January transfer window. The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for Martin Zubimendi, a deal that is reportedly likely to happen in the summer, while Gabriel Jesus’s injury has accelerated plans for a new striker.

Arsenal's reported interest in Martin Zubimendi is gaining steam, but how would Mikel Arteta deploy the UEFA Euro winner?

The midfielder has a release-clause in his current contract worth €60million (£51m), which Arsenal are believed to be ready to meet. Arsenal need to invest in their midfield this summer as both Jorginho and Thomas Partey will be out of contract.

Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.

Martin Zubimendi is poised to join Arsenal in a blockbuster deal in the summer from Real Sociedad, with the Spain international star’s transfer “virtually completed” according to reports in England.