ARSENAL have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi at the end of the season.
The midfielder has been targeted by several top Premier League clubs in recent months.
But the Gunners have won the race for his signature and will trigger his £51million release clause, report the Daily Mail.
Arsenal wanted to sign the Spaniard immediately but Real Sociedad refused to let him go before the end of the season.
Zubimendi was courted by the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City in the summer but did not want to leave.
Arsenal were understood to not be in contention then, although Mikel Arteta has been sounding out a move for his compatriot for the last 12 months.
Arteta signed Mikel Merino in the summer to add to his midfield options, with Jorginho and Thomas Partey out of contract in the summer.
Zubimendi played a role in Spain's Euro 2024 success in the summer and came on in the final against England.
He has won 15 caps for his country and also helped Real Sociedad qualify for the Champions League last season.
Arsenal have been tipped to sign a forward this month given injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, but Arteta said the club will not rush into transfers.
He said: "We are actively looking in the market to improve the squad. That’s been like that since day one."
Cukabtuy
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wow the best guy we are waiting for you may God bless you wherever you are❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
EmmanUdo
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who says Liverpool was goiñg back for him? I have read where Slot said nobody would go back for him
Baaeknru
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zuba zuba zuba
Pocdinyz
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Joining a team that doesn't achieve any trophies in a single season
yes idiot 😂😂😂😂
Pocdinyz
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So he rejected the best 2 teams & joined the 3rd best team?
yes idiot 😂😂😂😂
Pocdinyz
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Joining a team that doesn't achieve any trophies in a single season
yes sir
MUBARAKABDULRAHIM
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Joining a team that doesn't achieve any trophies in a single season
but the team have more trophies than ur team
pozacikrty
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45 tackles and 24 fouls???, is this Sergio Ramos at CDM?
Leockosuy
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Joining a team that doesn't achieve any trophies in a single season
Vubcelm
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From Zero to Negative 😂😂😂😂
lightrex
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So he rejected the best 2 teams & joined the 3rd best team?
dabbdeiou
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why Arsenal every season also need wait other chapter
steevojox
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What pipping? We don't need him ever again.. rejecting us was a blessing in disguise. Gravenberg was born
True. If not for him, Gravy would not have been realized
steevojox
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So he's finally realized Real Sociedad were fooling him all along
Kesadlor
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not interested in midfielder, only interested in strikers
Darc_ness
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Bro lacks a good goal scorer and he’s out there signing midfielders.
Jezaeklnoz
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which Liverpool, Liverpool don't have you guys your time
Zeyceilpsu
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whoever Arsenal sign they still shitt unless the right manager comes 😂
fepclmopyz
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dhiijee
Techno1
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Arteta sign a striker for your fan at least, u are now going to opposite 🫡.... what is wrong with this dude arteta ?
lusdlnptuy
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fake story
Fapdiltyz
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What pipping? We don't need him ever again.. rejecting us was a blessing in disguise. Gravenberg was born
feuailnopt
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buy striker not midfielder Arteta