Real Madrid stood up to the Zubimendi movement of Arsenal in Kapens with star attracted to idea

Real Madrid reportedly tries to hijack the Arsenal deal to sign Martin Zubimendi in a movement that could stimulate the summer plans of the Gunners.

Arsenal it was thought that they are leading the race for the signature of Zubimendi with reports that claim that a Deal was about to complete completion.

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Mikel Arteta Want to bring Zubimendi to the Emirates Stadium with De Hope to strengthen and replace his midfield options Jorginho – Who has there Links to become a member of Flamengo.

It is assumed that Arsenal has agreed to pay the release clause of £ 51 million from Zubimendi to pry him from Real Sociedad.

According to Spanish outlet asReal Madrid is planning a “last attack” to sign him instead, with new boss Xabi Alonso On a new central midfielder.

It is claimed that Zubimendi feels “attracted” to the idea of ​​playing for Madrid, while it is also all about preference Spain Next year.

It had seemed to confirm that he would go to ArsenalBut the news of Madrid’s last attempt could cause problems for the North London club.

Liverpool seemed to get up to sign Zubimendi himself last summer, but after long conversations and negotiations he eventually drew the Reds chased to stay with Sociedad.

Zubimendi is said to be fond of the idea of ​​playing under Alonso, with whom he collaborated in Real Sociedad B.

Arsenal needs reinforcements in midfield with the confirmed exit of Jorginho and Thomas Partey But to sign a contract extension with the club and its current deal that will end this month.

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Zubimendi did not exclude a movement elsewhere when he was asked about his future while he is in international duty with Spain.

He said: “Of course there are options, but it is true that it looks like it will be another, long summer, and I don’t know how it will end.

“At the moment, thinking is not my priority. I am here with the national team, which is already much demanding, and if I have to say something, I will do that.”

Asked to play under Alonso and the influence he had on him, Zubimendi replied: “I always said that he was my idol and that it was a bit of luck for me that he could coach me in the reserve team in a very important year.

“[But] I don’t like to talk about those hypotheses, I like to talk about the present.

“I think it would be disrespectful to answer a question [about a Madrid move] While I am in the national team and I am confronted with such an important competition. “

Zubimendi scored two goals and registered one assist in 36 La Liga Performances for Sociedad this season.

Meanwhile, look Arsenal to complete the signature of £ 5 million Kepa Arrizabalaga by Chelseawith the goalkeeper who arrives to offer a backup David Raya.

A striker also remains a top priority for Arteta and his team, with RB LeipzigS Benjamin Sesko And Sporting LisbonS Viktor Gyokees Admired by the hierarchy of Gunners.

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