Arsenal has hit a big target this summer in their transfer race for the real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.
Real Madrid has been fighting the Premier League side for Zubimendi since the beginning of 2025, but the Gunners have consistently kept the advantage.
Los Blancos was convinced that the constant changes in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu would not have an influence on a deal-with incoming new boss Xabi Alonso that already adds him to a three-man transfer list.
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is about to complete a free transfer movement to Madrid, but Zubimendi seems to be on his way to North London.
Confidence about the 'Alonso factor' has decreased in recent weeks, because Arsenal looks more solid for his next step.
Arsenal now seems to have dressed a crucial breakthrough as per exclusive reports of talks.
La Real has accepted that Zubimendi will continue this summer, whereby Arsenal confirms all their willingness to activate his £ 51 million release clause in the Basque Country.
The last update indicates that Zubimendi has told his advisers that he will accept the move when the clause is activated in June.
Personal conditions have now also been agreed with Zubimendi while he is preparing to sign a four -year -old deal in the Emirates Stadium, including a considerable wage increase compared to his current LA Real Deal.
Mikel Arteta wants to rebuild his Arsenal engine room, via the signing of Zubimendi, with two midfield outputs also on the cards.
Veteran Jorginho goes back to Brazil when his contract ends at the end of the campaign with Thomas Partey also on his way to the outside.
The Ghanaian state in the Radar of La Liga teams, if he opts for a move back to Spain, or may be a target for the Saudi Pro League next to Belgium International Leandro Trossard.