Martin Zubimendi set for Arsenal medical

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is poised to undergo a medical examination before finalising his move to Arsenal, according to BBC Sport.

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

The transfer remains subject to Zubimendi successfully passing the medical, which the Gunners are currently arranging.

With all documentation completed, all parties involved are relaxed about the timing of the medical, although there is a strong desire to conclude the formalities swiftly.

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.

Zubimendi has featured in 48 matches for Real Sociedad during the 2024/25 season

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, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri.

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.”