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Arsenal eyeing summer swoop for midfielder who Mikel Arteta has already approved

Arsenal’s start to the season has not exactly been the one which their fans would have been hoping with 11 games having now been played.

Mikel Arteta was able to prevent a third defeat in their last four league games on the weekend with a point at Stamford Bridge.

However, Arsenal have fallen away from the title race with Liverpool extending their lead over the Gunners to nine points.

Summer signing Mikel Merino has been criticised already for not quite being up to the required speed which Arsenal demand.

With this, there may be a feeling more should have been done in the summer window to strengthen their squad.

Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Arsenal eyeing summer swoop for Martin Zubimendi

According to journalist Miguel Delaney, Arsenal are considering a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

The Gunners are believed to be eyeing a new number six for the summer window to ensure they have ‘maximum’ tactical options for next season.

And it is claimed the Gunners are hopeful of proving themselves to be Zubimendi’s most viable option despite having three years remaining on his deal.

Just a matter of months ago, Zubimendi rejected Liverpool with Arne Slot looking to sign the Spaniard as his first addition at Anfield.

Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Martin Zubimendi

TBR Football understands it is not just Arsenal who are keen on potentially landing the midfielder with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen.

The midfielder is a player who Arteta is a big fan of with Arsenal having previously made a move for Zubimendi.

However, since rejecting Liverpool in the summer, Zubimendi has not shown any interest in making a move to the Premier League.

Regardless, all three Premier League giants have been asked to remain informed on the midfielder’s situation.

Ian Wright hailed Zubimendi as a potential game changer when Liverpool showed an interest over the summer, so he would likely be warmly welcomed in north London.