TBR Football can exclusively confirm that Arsenal have reached agreement with Martin Zubimendi’s camp regarding a move to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners will be eager to strengthen their ranks in the summer to give Mikel Arteta a better chance of winning the Premier League title.
Ian Wright and Chris Sutton both said recruitment has been a major issue at Arsenal, and Andrea Berta has already set about putting it right.
TBR Football can reveal how Berta has helped Arsenal seal an agreement for Zubimendi and what the club is now going to do on that front.
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Arsenal talks with Martin Zubimendi and with Real Sociedad sped up since Andrea Berta arrival
Arsenal sources have confirmed to TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey that they have reached agreement with Martin Zubimendi.
We can confirm that Arsenal have spoken with Real Sociedad in recent days.
Zubimendi’s camp have agreed terms in the last few days on a long-term contract, bringing a conclusion to their talks.
Discussions have been ongoing for a number of months but they accelerated following the arrival of Berta.
TBR Football can also confirm that Berta has spoken with Sociedad this week to discuss the terms of a potential deal.
Zubimendi has a release clause of €60million (£51million) and arrangements are now being made on payment.
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What Arsenal sources have said about links between Real Madrid and Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal sources have told TBR Football that they were never worried about late potential interest from Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid.
In addition, the Gunners insist this agreement was nothing to do with any movement at the Santiago Bernabeu.
“The club are very happy to have finalised terms with Martin Zubimendi,” said Bailey.
“But as has been said for a number of weeks, if not months, the club were never overly concerned.
“They were always confident that he would become an Arsenal player.”
