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Martin Zubimendi’s transfer stance now Real Madrid have stepped up talks with Arsenal target’s camp

Giuseppe Labellarte

Wed 26 March 2025 6:15, UK

TBR Football can exclusively confirm what Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi has made of the interest shown in him by Real Madrid.

Arsenal are desperate to sign Zubimendi this summer as a replacement fo൩r the likes of Jorginho and Thomas Partey, wh🦹o will soon be out of contract.

It has been reported that tal⛎kꦍs between Arsenal and Zubimendi’s camp are at a “very advanced stage” and some at t🐼he club are apparently convinced he will join.

However, Real Madrid are just as eager to get their hands on the Real Sociedad star,🍃 and his stance may just be changing.

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Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi considering his options amid Real Madrid interest

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Real Madrid ha💧ve stepped up talks with Martin Zubimendi’s camp.

And sources with knowledge of the situation have told TBR Football that Zubimendi is now considering his options.

Los Blancos are making it clear th🎉ey want Zubimend⛎i at the Santiago Bernabeu next summer in a move that will rock Arsenal.

Arsenal opened talks t♛o seal a summer dealไ with Zubimendi and Real Sociedad in January in a deal which would be worth around €60million (£50million) – but the value isn’t the issue, it is persuading him to move.

He shunned both Liverpool and Arsenal the summer before, but has since m🦄ade it clear through his representatives he was ready to move.

Arsenal’s soon to be new sporting director🔯 Andrea Berta has confirmed during his talks that he believed a move for Zubimendi was the right one and he was on board with their efforts, which have continued in ꦅrecent weeks.

However, we can now confirm Real have also made fresh moves for a player they have long hel𒉰d in high regard, and Zubimendi is mulling over his options.

With Toni K🔴roos leaving last summer and Luka Modric about to hang up his boots, Real are understood to see Zubimendi as a key summer signing.

Real, who have already secured terms with Tren⛎t Al😼exander-Arnold, are also after a central defender.

Arsenal are aware of t✅he interest from Real, and is something they did know about and was believed to be one of the key reasons they tried t🍬o get him tied down early.

What Martin Zubimendi could bring to Arsenal

Zubimendi woul൩d be a wonderful addition to the Arsenal ranks and, with the likes of Partey and Jorginho set 🐎to leave, a much-needed one too.

recently noted how Zubimendi has earned comparisons with Barcelona and🧸 Spain icon Sergio Busque𒆙ts.

They wrote: ‘His distribution from deep areas is nea🦩r-unmatched in Spanish football.

‘The mid🦂fielder can often be found dropping between centre-backs before picking a forward pass eit🤪her into La Real’s more advanced midfielders or wingers.

‘But he can also play sideways when needs be, speeding up or slowing ✨down the game from deep.

‘He’s rel⛦iable without the ball, too. Although La Real are a relatively compact side who prefer to control the game rather than open it up, Zubimendi is excellent at controlling space and putting out fires.

‘While not full of pace, his tackling ability and reading of the gꦛame make him a valuable shielding presence who can ensure things remain steady in front of the backli♍ne.’