After officially announcing the arrival of Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal have reportedly submitted an opening offer to sign an impressive young gem for Mikel Arteta.
Zubimendi: Arsenal move a "huge moment" for career
Stealing the headlines as the biggest signing of Arsenal's so far, Zubimendi has finally arrived in North London to hand Arteta an instant boost. The Spaniard has seemed destined for the Premier League for some time and after rejecting Liverpool one year ago, he is now set to star at The Emirates next season.
After officially putting pen to paper, the £51m midfielder told Arsenal's website: "This is a huge moment in my career. It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are.
“I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come.”
Equally delighted to welcome Zubimendi, Arteta then went on to welcome his new signing by saying: "Martin is a player who will bring a huge amount of quality and football intelligence to our team. He will fit in really well and he has all the attributes to be a key player for us.
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“The standard he has consistently performed at over the last few seasons for both club and country is exactly why we are so excited to have him with us. We all welcome Martin and his family to the club.”
The Gunners aren't done there, however. Far from it. Amid rumours that they're now chasing a deal to sign Noni Madueke, those in North London have also reportedly submitted an offer to sign another English gem.
Arsenal submit opening offer to sign Tyjon
Whilst Zubimendi will provide Arteta with an instant boost this summer, the Spanish manager has also set his sights on future stars in North London. According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon, Arsenal have now submitted an opening offer worth £1m to sign Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers, who have, in turn, rejected that offer.
The Championship club reportedly want over £1m to sell their 17-year-old talent and, with talks ongoing, they may just get their wish. Of course, compared to the likes of Madueke and the aforementioned Zubimendi, Tyjon won't steal the same headlines but there's no denying his talent.
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The Gunners are pushing on with their deal.
After making his debut for Blackburn at just 16 years old last September, the centre-forward earned impressive praise from former manager John Eustace, who told reporters: "Igor has been a standout young player since I have been at the football club.
"He had a fantastic pre-season. He's just played for England in the week. I was delighted to give him his debut today. He has worked, very, very hard. He's a 16-year-old boy and we have to remember that. He is certainly one for the future."