Arsenal close in on signing Martin Zubimendi

With Andrea Berta's arrival as the new sporting director, Arsenal is expected to spend big this summer. One of the long-standing targets for the Gunners is Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and it appears that the deal is finally nearing completion.

Details. Insider David Ornstein confirms that negotiations between the clubs are "at a very advanced stage," and Arsenal is optimistic that it's only a matter of time before everything is finalized.

The only sticking point remains the player's transfer fee. Zubimendi's contract includes a buyout clause of 60 million euros, which Real Sociedad would prefer to receive in full. However, Arsenal is exploring ways to structure the deal differently, potentially offering a bit more in exchange for better payment terms.

Reminder. We previously reported that Arteta wants to sign Darwin Nunez for Arsenal.