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Martin Zubimendi is set to undergo a medical at Arsenal ahead of his £51m move to North London from Real Sociedad.
The Spain international will undergo medical tests with the Gunners this week, ahead of signing a long-term contract.
Arsenal have activated the player’s £51m release clause with all the relevant documents signed ahead of the transfer.
Zubimendi was Mikel Arteta’s number one target for the summer transfer window, following Jorginho’s exit for Flamengo on a free transfer. Thomas Partey’s future is also unclear with the Ghana international yet to extend his contract that expires next month.
The BBC have confirmed that Zubimendi’s medical will take place imminently and there is full agreement between Sociedad and Arsenal on the terms of the transfer.
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An announcement will be made once the medical examinations have been completed. It is expected the deal will be finalised before Zubimendi’s involvement in this summer’s Nations League finals with Spain.
The 26-year-old’s arrival will be a huge boost to Arsenal, who have tracked Zubimendi for several months. Liverpool failed with a bid to sign the Spaniard last summer, with Zubimendi rejecting a move to the Premier League in favour of remaining in San Sebastien.
He is now ready for a new challenge after Sociedad missed out on European football and will become Arsenal’s first major signing of the summer. He will reunite with former Sociedad teammates Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino at the Emirates.
The Gunners are also pursuing a centre-forward, amid interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
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