As Mikel Arteta finally makes his debut, Arsenal is getting close to completing a trade worth £51 million.

Martin Zubimendi, a midfielder for Real Sociedad, has been a target for Arsenal for more than a year, but the Gunners are reportedly getting closer to concluding a deal with the La Liga club for his services. These negotiations are expected to take place in the near future.

Despite the fact that Arsenal appears to have emerged victorious in the race for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, it is likely that Zubimendi will not join the Gunners until the next season.

A multitude of Europe’s most prominent teams, including several of the most successful Premier League clubs, have shown interest in Zubimendi, who is 25 years old. Zubimendi has been the subject of interest from these teams. In addition, it is common known that Arsenal has been interested in him for a considerable amount of time; in fact, they made an attempt to get the Spaniard in the previous year.

Liverpool made efforts during the summer to secure a deal for the playmaker; however, the player who won the Euro 2024 tournament ultimately decided against the move. Liverpool’s efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. On the other hand, Zubimendi is currently in a position to reach a conclusion regarding a massive transfer to the Premier League.

Taking into account the fact that the player is ready to leave Sociedad, conversations regarding a summer transfer to Arsenal have now reached a more advanced stage. It is common known that Zubimendi’s contract includes a release clause that is worth £51 million, and the Londoners are now in a position to use this clause.

However, Sociedad is adamant that Zubimendi must continue to play in Spain and finish the season. This is despite the fact that the Gunners would prefer the midfielder to join them during the transfer window that occurs in January. This particular piece of information was previously made public by The Mail.

In light of the fact that Arsenal does not have any wiggle room in terms of the Premier League PSR requirements, the club is unable to fulfil Zubimendi’s buyout clause to La Liga at this time. They are continuing to discuss the specific payment circumstances with La Real as a result of this, which is the reason why it is anticipated that a transaction would be delayed until the summer as a result of this. Given the current circumstances, Arsenal is unable to cross the finish line without the support or willingness of the Basque side. This is the case at this point in time.

Despite this, the transaction is seen as a significant triumph for Mikel Arteta and his colleagues. This is the case despite the fact that it was expected that the acquisition of a striker would be the most important goal that they would accomplish this month.

As a result of the knee injury that Gabriel Jesus experienced in their loss to Manchester United over the weekend, their need for January reinforcements, particularly in the forward areas, has only risen. This is especially true in the front areas. It is especially true in the sections that are located in front.

Arteta, on the other hand, has not been willing to provide any assurances with regard to the new players, despite the fact that he has made it very apparent that the club is anxious to transact business during the month of January. The following statement was made by him not too long ago: “We are actively looking in the market to improve the squad.” It is true that this has been the situation from the very beginning.

One would be displaying a show of naiveté if they failed to do so. At this point, there is an opportunity to improve the team’s performance. We are conducting an investigation. We are exerting our best efforts. What are we capable of accomplishing? Let’s find out.