Martin Zubimendi lands in London to complete Arsenal move

Martin Zubimendi has touched down in the UK on a private jet today to complete his move to Arsenal from Real Sociedad, according to The Athletic.

Zubimendi is poised to undergo a medical examination before completing the formalities of his transfer.

All the necessary paperwork regarding the Spain international’s transfer to the Emirates Stadium has been signed, bringing the deal into its final stages.

Once the 26-year-old midfielder passes his medical, Arsenal will be ready to announce his signing.

Zubimendi has a £51million release clause, with payment terms between Real Sociedad and Arsenal already agreed.

Mikel Arteta’s side have been long-term admirers of Zubimendi and have been pursuing a deal to sign him for several months.

In addition to Zubimendi’s imminent arrival, the Gunners are targeting a new centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred options.

Meanwhile, contract negotiations continue with key players including Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Leandro Trossard.

Arteta is targeting several reinforcements in the coming months to strengthen his squad’s chances of winning both the Champions League and the Premier League.

He said: “It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it.

“The way we planned the first five summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives.

“Because the turnaround of players and the objective of those windows was going to be different.

“But now, when you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad.

“But as well, we want to increase the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.”