The real Sociedad -midfielder Martin Zubimendi has rejected more elite clubs than most Will in their career at the age of 26, but this summer is for many, the one he could continue. Last year, Zubimendi withdrew from a move to Liverpool at the last minute, but again, clubs stand in line for his signature in the hope that he could be convinced to leave Donostia-San Sebastian.
Since January, Arsenal has been tipped as the favorites to sign Zubimendi. After having chased him two seasons ago, Mikel Arteta is willing to reunite him with former teammate Mikel Merino in London, and the Gunners have the money to activate his release clause of € 60 million and to give him an important increase. Zubimendi shares an agent with Arteta and has previously expressed his admiration for the Premier League.
Although it is recognized in Spain that Arsenal is in pole position for Zubimendi, their most important threat seems Real Madrid – Cadena Cope reports that they also live grounds. Their information is that Los Blancos comes 'closer and closer' when signing the Euro 2024 winner. One of the most important factors is that they would hand him the keys to midfield, and their plans for him on the field are attractive.
La Real can no longer compete for Champions League football this season, while Los Blancos offers him the guarantee to compete for titles. Moving to Real Madrid would also help his bid to close a starting role with Spain for the return of Rodri Hernandez to action, and the likely arrival of Xabi Alonso as a manager along the line, Zubimendi's idol, is another attractive proposition for him.
It would not be the first time that Real Madrid reported confidence to get a deal before it is, but the fact is that few players reject blancos. Zubimendi has many connections in Arsenal, where there is a growing Basque presence, but they may have to convince him that trophies are on the horizon.
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