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Arsenal sent Martin Zubimendi transfer message by Real Sociedad chief
Arsenal are favourites to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have been told Martin Zubimendi’s future will be resolved in June amid speculation that a £51million transfer is a formality. Mikel Arteta’s side are currently preparing for their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, but with the season reaching its climax attention will soon turn to the summer window. Regardless of their European fate, Arsenal will look to strengthen in the close season after their Premier League title challenge this term ran out of steam. Although a centre forward is understood to be a priority, a midfield rebuild is also on the cards given the impending departure of veteran Italy international Jorginho. The 33-year-old is set to leave as a free agent and is discussions with Brazilian club Flamengo, while Arteta could also lose Thomas Partey as the Ghana international linked with a return to his former club Atletico Madrid. Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we’ll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. New Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta is understood to have helped close a deal for the Spain international midfielder who is also said to be a Real Madrid target. Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay, however, claims all interested parties must wait until June before a final decision is made. Arsenal are resigned to losing Jorginho at the end of the season (Picture: Getty) Speaking to Radio Marca Donostia, Aperribay said: ‘We’ll see what happens. ‘All I ask of him is one last effort to qualify for Europe and whatever happens, will happen in June. ‘There’s no point in speculating now about whether he’ll be there. He’s had several opportunities to leave and he’ll make the decision he wants, because he’ll have more options.’ LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) When quizzed on whether there was any chance of Zubimendi signing fresh terms and staying put, Aperribay added: ‘I don’t remember our last conversation. ‘When I talk to him, it’s more about goals, pushing… There’s one month left, and we’re playing against opponents who can beat us, but we can also beat them all. There are no easy or difficult matches. Martin is part of that. ‘I don’t know if it’s difficult for him to stay. We haven’t tried to raise the clause. ‘Don’t think contracts are negotiated like that. It’s more a matter of willpower. If he wants to continue the conversation, it will last five minutes. I don’t know if it’s difficult.’
Arsenal have been told Martin Zubimendi’s future will be resolved in June amid speculation that a £51million transfer is a formality.
Mikel Arteta’s side are currently preparing for their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, but with the season reaching its climax attention will soon turn to the summer window.
Regardless of their European fate, Arsenal will look to strengthen in the close season after their Premier League title challenge this term ran out of steam.
Although a centre forward is understood to be a priority, a midfield rebuild is also on the cards given the impending departure of veteran Italy international Jorginho.
The 33-year-old is set to leave as a free agent and is discussions with Brazilian club Flamengo, while Arteta could also lose Thomas Partey as the Ghana international linked with a return to his former club Atletico Madrid.
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Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.
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New Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta is understood to have helped close a deal for the Spain international midfielder who is also said to be a Real Madrid target.
Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay, however, claims all interested parties must wait until June before a final decision is made.
Speaking to Radio Marca Donostia, Aperribay said: ‘We’ll see what happens.
‘All I ask of him is one last effort to qualify for Europe and whatever happens, will happen in June.
‘There’s no point in speculating now about whether he’ll be there. He’s had several opportunities to leave and he’ll make the decision he wants, because he’ll have more options.’
When quizzed on whether there was any chance of Zubimendi signing fresh terms and staying put, Aperribay added: ‘I don’t remember our last conversation.
‘When I talk to him, it’s more about goals, pushing… There’s one month left, and we’re playing against opponents who can beat us, but we can also beat them all. There are no easy or difficult matches. Martin is part of that.
‘I don’t know if it’s difficult for him to stay. We haven’t tried to raise the clause.
‘Don’t think contracts are negotiated like that. It’s more a matter of willpower. If he wants to continue the conversation, it will last five minutes. I don’t know if it’s difficult.’
