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Arsenal want ‘extraordinary’ £51m midfielder who’d cost less in wages than Douglas Luiz
Arsenal look set to delve into the transfer market to bolster their midfield ranks this summer.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with Martin Zubimendi in recent months and speculation is likely to ramp up in the coming months.
have published a report claiming the Real Sociedad midfielder remains on Arsenal’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window.
In addition, the report claims that, while a deal for Zubimendi may be complicated for the Gunners due to his love of Sociedad, ‘he would cost less in wages’ than Douglas Luiz.

According to , Luiz – another Arsenal long-term target – is currently on £92,000-a-week at Aston Villa.
Hypothetically speaking, if Zubimendi was to earn Luiz’s current salary at Arsenal, it would make him .
That said, a big move is usually followed by a salary increase, so the likelihood either player’s salary would remain the same upon joining Arsenal is unlikely.
reported this week that the Gunners are ‘working on a wage package’ to offer to Zubimendi that would double his current salary.
The report claims the Spaniard, should he accept Arsenal’s offer of a five-year contract, would pocket wages of £115,000-a-week.
Martin Zubimendi a great shout for Arsenal
Arsenal could certainly do with bolstering their midfield ranks further in the upcoming transfer windows.
Thomas Partey’s injury record is concerning, while the jury remains out on Fabio Vieira and Luton loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga.
Zubimendi would be a great shout for Arsenal. He’s an “extraordinary” player who has been deemed in league with Manchester City’s Rodri.
Let’s see what happens in the summer. No doubt Zubimendi won’t be an easy signing for Arsenal to make, but he’d be worth it.