Arsenal are ready to trigger the release clause of Martin Zubimendi, per sources with knowledge of their transfer plans, with the north London side leading the race to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder in the summer.

A second club has emerged in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, it has been reported. The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that Arsenal were set to sign the Spain midfielder in the summer, with his current club wanting to at least keep him in Sociedad until the end of the current season.

Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer. The move for the 25-year-old has been worked on for a considerable time and if an agreement is reached will come a year after Liverpool failed in their own bid to sign the Spain international.

Reports from England have linked Arsenal with a summer 2025 transfer for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder, Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal have been tipped to sell one star midfielder to make room for Martin Zubimendi. Standard Sport understands the Gunners are ready to trigger Zubimendi's €60million (£51m) release clause after a months-long pursuit, as they look to refresh their midfield.

The midfielder has a release-clause in his current contract worth €60million (£51m), which Arsenal are believed to be ready to meet. Arsenal need to invest in their midfield this summer as both Jorginho and Thomas Partey will be out of contract.

There has been a new twist in Martin Zubimendi's transfer saga. Reports emerged on Tuesday claiming that Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign the Real Sociedad m

Martin Zubimendi is poised to join Arsenal in a blockbuster deal in the summer from Real Sociedad, with the Spain international star’s transfer “virtually completed” according to reports in England.

Liverpool were heavily linked with a move for Martin Zubimendi in the summer, but a deal failed to materialise with the midfielder deciding to remain with Real Sociedad