Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi responds to Arsenal transfer link
The Gunners have been linked with a summer swoop for the midfielder (Picture: Getty)
Martin Zubimendi has played down talk of a summer transfer and insists he is happy at Real Sociedad despite growing links with both Arsenal and Barcelona.
The 25-year-old has enjoyed another strong campaign in San Sebastian and is in contention to make Spain?s squad for the Euros, while he has a host of European giants reportedly queuing up to sign him.
Part of Zubimendi?s appeal is the fact he has a ?60million (£52.6m) release clause in his contract which can be triggered in the summer window.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is a long-time admirer and the Gunners were first linked with a move in January 2023, though they opted to break their club transfer record to sign Declan Rice a few months later.
They remain interested now, though, with both Jorginho and Thomas Partey potentially leaving the Emirates at the end of the season to open up a space in the midfield.
Bayern Munich have also been heavily linked with Zubimendi, though whether that interest remains will be dependent on who replaces Thomas Tuchel ? with the departing German having been adamant about the need for a new No.6.
More recently, Barcelona have also emerged as a contender for Zubimendi?s signature and Xavi is believed to have identified the midfielder as a key target after U-turning on his decision to leave Camp Nou.
Zubimendi will be a man in demand this summer (Picture: Getty)
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