Arsenal receive 'confident' update on potential summer signing

Arsenal have received a confident update on the potential summer signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi over the weekend from transfer guru Fabrizio Romani.

Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Barta will have a lot of work to do some summer after replacing Edu Gasper at the Emirates.

One of the areas the Gunners will be looking at is the midfield, with Thomas Partey and the aging Jorginho linked with a move away from London.

Martin Zubimendi is Arsenal’s top target in midfield, and the Gunners’ chances of landing him may have just increased, thanks to Berta.

Zubimendi has been linked with a move to England for a long time, but while Arteta’s side pushed to sign him a couple of seasons ago, the midfielder decided to stay at Real Sociedad.

Liverpool tried to sign Zubimendi but were rejected by the player in the summer after it seemed like the Reds had the deal almost over the line.

Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move to England in recent times, but it looks like Arsenal may finally get their man (Image credit: Getty Images)

While Arsenal may want to avoid another rejection, Fabrizio has ignited their hope of landing the midfielder’s signature, claiming that the Gunners are ‘confident’ of landing him this summer.

To further boost Arsenal’s confidence, the journalist has revealed that the new sporting director, Berta, has a great relationship with the players’ representatives and has known them for a long time.

That could help Arsenal in their pursuit of signing him before the start of next season.

Romano said in a video on his YouTube channel: “Martin Zubimendi, let me explain what I know.

“Arsenal are confident. Arsenal are working on it. Arsenal know everything in detail about the release clause.

“Arsenal are in contact with the player’s camp. So, Arsenal want Zubimendi.

“Still waiting to have a final green light from the player, still working on that, but Arsenal maintain their confidence.

“Andrea Berta, new Arsenal director, has a very good relationship with the agents of Zubimendi.

“They know each other for a long time. So, for sure, Arsenal are working hard on the Zubimendi deal.”

What this means is that Arsenal will have to sign another big midfielder if they can convince the Spaniard to sign, with either Jorginho or Partey likely linked with a move away.