Arsenal are understood to have discussed a potential transfer swoop for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as they enter into advanced talks over hiring Roberto Olabe.
CaughtOffside can confirm reports that Arsenal have spoken with Olabe and that he’s looking in a strong position to replace Edu as sporting director at the Emirates Stadium, but that is not the only person they would like to bring in from Sociedad.
Arsenal were looking to add a few more players to the side during the last summer window and were heavily linked with a move for the impressive Zubimendi – who has been very good over in La Liga over the past few seasons
In the end however, ARSENAL FC made the decision to move for a few other players and opted to not splash the £53 million it would have taken to bring Zubimendi to the Premier League.
The north Londoners reportedly made contact with Zubimendi’s entourage over the summer and were reportedly dangerously close to a potential deal for the star according to reports, but they opted to sign Mikel Merino instead.
Their interest in the player has wavered in recent months, but making the decision to bring Olabe to the club, they enquired about the availability of Zubimendi, according to the Caughtoffside website.
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Zubimendi has been brilliant for Sociedad over the past few seasons and we can easily see why the ARSENAL scouts too such an interest in the man, he really has been impressive.
It is probably the right decision to stay put for now – there is no need to move clubs at this stage of his career. But it will be interesting to see what move he makes next as Arsenal dont really need another midfielder like him.
So unless Thomas Partey is leaving the club, there is not really any space for Zubimendi at the Emirates, so many are wondering why Arsenal wants the player.
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