Manchester United and Real Madrid have ruled out signing 26-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, and the development boosts Arsenal’s prospects.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Martin Zubimendi is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Real Sociedad midfielder has a release clause worth £51 million in his contract with the Basque outfit. However, Manchester United and Real Madrid have decided against pursuing the Spanish international in the summer transfer window.
Martin Zubimendi and his career trajectory
Martin Zubimendi has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world since breaking into the first-team squad at Real Sociedad. The Spaniard did not make his senior bow as a teenage sensation but has not looked back since establishing a foothold in the setup at the Reale Arena.
The 26-year-old has turned out over 200 times thus far for Real Sociedad while chipping in with nine goals and nine assists. Meanwhile, Zubimendi’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Widespread reports have linked him with Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
A man in demand
Real Madrid and Manchester United will dip their toes in the market for a midfielder in the summer transfer window. While the reigning La Liga champions are in a spot of bother over Luka Modric’s future, the Red Devils want to part ways with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in the coming months.
So, Martin Zubimendi is an option worth considering for Manchester United and Real Madrid. However, the two European bigwigs have ruled out signing the Real Sociedad midfielder in the summer transfer window, even though his release clause of £51 million made him an affordable candidate.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s interest in Martin Zubimendi is understandable. Thomas Partey and Jorginho have entered the final few months of their contracts, and they might depart from the Emirates in the summer transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Spaniard has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal.
Manchester United and Real Madrid’s decision not to pursue Zubimendi should boost Arsenal’s prospects. The Gunners should have no qualms about triggering the Spanish midfielder’s exit clause, and a move worth £51 million to the Emirates is on the cards for the UEFA Euro 2024 winner.