Arsenal first shown great curiosity on Martin Zubimendi, the outstanding Real Sociedad midfielder. Key player for his team, Zubimendi also proved to be rather important in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. Still, Arsenal’s attention has lately turned to his colleague Mikel Merino. Arsenal appeared focused in both Zubimendi and Merino after Euro 2024. But Merino has now started to seem like the Gunners’ more probable choice. Arsenal’s focus on Merino may lose them the opportunity to get Zubimendi if Liverpool becomes more aggressive.

Liverpool Set To Beat Arsenal For The £51m Signing

The Athletic claims Liverpool’s interest in Zubimendi has grown. Under manager Arne Slot, the Reds have experienced a calm period of transition. Before acting, Slot has been evaluating his team. Liverpool seems prepared to make a firm offer for Zubimendi when the season gets underway. The releasing clause of Zubimendi is set at £51 million. Liverpool appears ready to reach this mark, maybe adding a top-notch player to their lineup. Liverpool’s transfer action emphasizes their intention to improve their midfield, a position they have been aiming at.

Arsenal’s changed objectives show in their transfer of emphasis to Merino. Another extraordinary prospect from Real Sociedad that has drawn much notice is Merino. He is a good target as he can affect the game from midfield. Arsenal’s interest in Merino reflects their strategic approach to the transfer market, meant to find a player suitable for their style of play and squad requirements.

Arsenal’s choice to give Merino first priority over Zubimendi may be a risk as the transfer window draws to a finish. Should Liverpool be able to get Zubimendi, Arsenal would be deprived of a top-notch midfielder who may have improved their lineup.

Arsenal need to change their strategy and go after Zubimendi with great force, in my view. He is a great asset because of his established performance history and current ones. Although Merino is a great choice, neglecting Zubimendi to a Premier League competitor might become expensive over time.

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Olympique Marseille has got closer to landing Eddie Nketiah from the Gunners. For some weeks, the Ligue 1 team has showed interest in Nketiah; they have agreed on personal terms with the striker. But when they sought to support the Gunners, the North London club turned down their first offer, thus the process stumbled. Marseille thought of other attackers after the loss, which troubled the Gunners. Arsenal worried that Marseille had given up on chasing the Hale End Academy product. Arsenal was compelled to change their position and go back to the negotiation table by this worry.

Arsenal’s new strategy, according to Foot Mercato published by Sport Witness, displays greater adaptability than past approach. Now, driven to close the sale and guarantee Nketiah’s relocation to Marseilles, they appear more ready to compromise. This development emphasizes the Gunners’ aim to stop the relocation and preserve Marseille’s enthusiasm for their youthful potential.

Potential relocation of Nketiah to Marseille has been a rollercoaster. The Gunners’ early conservatism almost stopped the trade, but their current eagerness to talk once again reveals their resolve to make it happen. Arsenal’s openness to finding common ground points to their respect of keeping friendly ties with teams such as Marseille.