It is no secret that Arsenal is preparing to go shopping at the La Liga market this summer, with two big names in particular on their shortlist: Martin Zubimendi and Nico Williams. Both players can leave their respective clubs if their release clauses are activated by the Premier League Giants.
However, convincing the players to participate is a different matter, although former Arsenale defender Philippe Senderos believes that his former club has an advantage in the race for Zubimendi in particular. In collaboration with newbettingoffers.co.uk, he told Football España that Mikel Arteta could be the key to landing the 26-year-old, which can be signed for € 60 million.
“Both Martin Zubimendi and Nico Williams are fantastic players. The fact that Zubimendi is Basque and San Sebastian like Mikel Arteta can also mean that he has a connection with the coach. As a player you always need a connection with your manager, the person you are going to choose. So that can be positive.
“Then it's just a matter of adjusting to the Premier League. You never know if a player will adjust, but both are great players and we have seen Spanish football evolving to another type of game – not only Tiki Taka but a more direct style – Williams is a great example of that. “
During his gaming career, Senderos spent the second half of the 2013-14 campaign in Valencia, and he likes to see that his former club relegation from La Liga is avoiding this season.
“I really hope that Valencia avoids relegation, for the people, the city and the club, because it is a huge club. When I was there, you realize how many lives the club influence. The fact that they are struggling so much in recent years is very sad to see. I really hope they will be saved from relegation and management starts to invest again in the club. “
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