Arsenal News: Martin Zubimendi, Real Sociedad’s midfielder, may be on route to Liverpool. Should the Spaniard approve, the Merseyside team seems eager to complete the transaction. Although some Gooners may object to this news, there is no actual need for worry.
Arsenal did express interest in Zubimendi. Mikel Arteta was thinking of bringing him to the Emirates back in 2023’s winter. This followed an abortive effort at Moisés Caicedo signing. Zubimendi turned down the offer, however, which resulted Arsenal signing Jorginho instead. Arsenal needs another defensive midfielder with Jorginho, Thomas Partey, and Declan Rice in the team. Their emphasis now is on the left-eight function. Fascinatingly, they are looking at Mikel Merino, Zubimendi’s friend, for that role.
Journalist Reveals That Arsenal Never Wanted To Sign The €60m Player
Regarding Liverpool’s interests in Zubimendi, Arsenal obviously doesn’t seem to be worried. Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal never acted for Zubimendi this summer. The club’s priorities lay elsewhere; they have no intention of returning their attention to the Spanish midfielder. Romano also discounted any speculations connecting Zubimendi to Manchester United.
Definitely, Zubimendi is a gifted player. Like Manuel Locatelli and Dusan Vlahovic, he decided against joining Arsenal when the chance presented itself. The Gunners do not lose anything by his possible Liverpool departure. Simply said, two teams with distinct agendas have different objectives.
“It’s important also to clarify that Arsenal were never negotiating for Zubimendi this summer, while I’ve never heard anything concrete about Man United so far,” said Romano in his daily briefing for CaughtOffside.
Ultimately, Arsenal shouldn’t see Zubimendi’s possible relocation to Anfield as a major setback. The Gunners have plans and ambitions of their own. Arsenal won’t sleep over Zubimendi heading to Liverpool. Rather, they will keep building their team with excited members ready for their endeavor.
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With conversations going during the summer, Arsenal keeps working hard for the acquisition of Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino. The Gunners and the Spanish midfielder already have personal terms decided upon. Now the emphasis is on developing an appropriate payment plan to get Merino to the Emirates.
Although Merino has also attracted attention from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, the midfielder has made it plain that he wants to join Arsenal. This helps the London team negotiate with more advantage. Though Merino’s release clause is set at €60 million, Arsenal is aiming to get him for a price of around €25 million.
28-year-old Merino offers Arsenal’s midfield a well-rounded skill set that would be much valued. Merino might be the ideal match for the Premier League with his aerial power, unrelenting work rate, and ability to help goals. Underlining his defensive skills, last season he ranked first among duels won in Europe’s top-five leagues and averaged almost six recoveries per game.
Merino might play a position at Arsenal where Declan Rice could concentrate more on defensive responsibilities. Although both players might be utilized together should Havertz be pushed forward, his presence also brings the possibility of rivalry with Kai Havertz for a midfield position.
