With Martin Zubimendi already on the way, Arsenal have also now reportedly held positive talks to sign a defensive target over Liverpool who's worth more than £40m.
Arsenal complete paperwork for Martin Zubimendi deal
A year on from deciding to stay at Real Sociedad instead of joining Liverpool, Zubimendi is finally set to become a Premier League player. But it's Arsenal who have reason to celebrate. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have now completed all the paperwork and the Spaniard will become an Arsenal player for a fee around the €65m (£58m) mark.
Zubimendi could yet have the task of replacing Thomas Partey in Mikel Arteta's side. The latter is yet to sign a new deal at the club and remains on course to depart as a free agent at the start of next month.
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As replacements go, it's clear to see why Arsenal have turned towards Zubimendi as speculation continues to grow about Partey's future. The talented 26-year-old would slot straight in.
League stats 24/25 (via FBref) Martin Zubimendi Thomas Partey
Minutes 2,962 2,797
Progressive Passes 195 185
Tackles Won 37 53
Ball Recoveries 140 138
Zubimendi's best work undoubtedly comes in possession and Arteta's system should provide him with the perfect platform to showcase that ability in the Premier League.
After agreeing a deal to sign the midfielder, however, Arsenal are not done there. They're looking to deal Liverpool a blow with a focus on signing a defensive addition ahead of the Premier League champions this summer.
Arsenal hold positive talks to sign Jorrel Hato
According to reports relayed by Football Transfers, Arsenal have now held positive talks to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax this summer. The Dutchman has also attracted the interest of Liverpool, but the Gunners are now hoping to steal a march on their rivals.
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The talented winger would be a brilliant addition to Arsenal's squad.
The deal won't come cheap, though. Reports are suggesting that Ajax are demanding as much as €50m (£42m) to sell their 19-year-old left-back in the coming months. Alas, it must be said that price tag becomes understandable when assessing just how talented Hato already is at such a young age.
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Among those full of praise for the Ajax teenager, scout Jacek Kulig dubbed Hato a player with "immense quality" and a "fantatsic mix of complete full-back, playmaking full-back, and ball-playing centre-back" in traits that tick all of Arsenal's boxes.
As the chaos of the transfer window continues, those in North London should do everything to ensure that they beat Liverpool to Hato's signature this summer.