Arsenal has been linked with major moves in the transfer market and its widely expected following the inconsistent start to the new campaign.
Defensive midfield was one position that needed improvement, despite the recent acquisition of British transfer record signing, Declan Rice. Thomas Partey is potentially on his way out, as Arsenal has been preparing for life after the Ghanaian lynchpin.
The Gunners went into the transfer window to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad but the Spanish midfielder is still adapting to life in North London and hasn’t lit up any fireworks. His early season shoulder injury didn’t help as he was out for two months.
Arsenal linked with move for Martin Zubimendi
Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona, Barca – LaLiga EA Sports Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Martin Zubimendi and Brais Mendez of Real Sociedad during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 10, 2024, in San Sebastian, Spain. San Sebastian Reale Arena Basque Country Spain RL_RSOvFCB_000054 Copyright: xRicardoxLarreinax
According to the Independent, Arsenal is gearing up a move for Real Sociedad’s defensive colossus, Martin Zubimendi. Zubimendi is one of the best deep-lying playmakers in world football and with Jorginho at the September of his career and Partey potentially leaving, the Gunners will be desperately short in midfield.
Albert Sambi Lokonga is currently on loan at Sevilla and is unlikely to return, so the Gunners will need major reinforcements to bolster their options and having a player like Zubimendi would be a huge plus for Mikel Arteta and his team.
