**_Real Madrid are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi._**
Reports from Spain in recent days suggest that Real Madrid are considering a summer move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The 26-year-old has previously been heavily linked with Arsenal, with multiple journalists—including the ever-reliable David Ornstein— claiming that talks between the parties are at an advanced stage.
Now, it appears that Los Blancos could hijack Arsenal's pursuit of the Spain international.
According to **_[Spanish outlet COPE](https://www.cope.es/programas/el-partidazo-de-cope/noticias/zubimendi-vez-cerca-real-madrid-20250325_3120463.html)_**, Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Zubimendi and are believed to be ready to trigger his release clause, which is in the region of €60 million.
The same source claims that the Spanish giants are edging closer to securing the midfielder's signature, with the final decision now resting in the player's hands.