The real Sociedad -midfielder Martin Zubimendi has been tipped for some time to join Arsenal, and the Gunners seem to have closed a deal. But although the deal has not been announced, Spain talks that Zubimendi will hear that Real Madrid refuses to die.
Zubimendi, 26, seems to have decided that it is now time to leave La Real, after the exit of long -term manager Imanol Alguacil and in the past to reject countless large clubs. Arsenal was the fastest of the blocks and there were reportedly advanced conversations with Zubimendi in January.
The price has already been arranged at € 60 million, the release clause in its contract with Real Sociedad. It seems that personal terms are, and Zubimendi has also given the green light to a movement. So much has been recognized by Cadena Cope, but they note that Real Madrid still has hope to sign the Basque midfielder.
Their information is that a phone call from Real Madrid could change his mind, and that Los Blancos would go all the way to him, he would select a switch to the Spanish capital. As it looks now, it seems that the phone call did not happen.
Real Madrid is said to be looking for a midfielder this summer and is linked to various options, but Zubimendi is also mentioned as an option for a few months. The fact that the new manager Xabi Alonso is a supporter of him and Zubimendi is idolizing the ex-liverpool man can be a decisive factor.
Alonso coached Zubimendi while both were on Real Sociedad B, and the chance to work with his role model in his position, would certainly be a tempting offer. Real Madrid will have to decide to pursue Zubimendi before Arsenal binds the deal.