BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal Set to Announce £55 Million Midfield Signing Within 48 HoursArsenal are on the verge of finalizing their first major signing of the summer transfer window, as the club prepares to unveil the arrival of a top-tier midfielder.
While the Gunners have been relatively quiet in recent weeks, it now appears that this has been part of a strategic approach. Behind the scenes, Arsenal have been working diligently to lay the foundation for what could be a transformative summer.
That process is now bearing fruit, with Mikel Arteta set to secure the kind of midfield presence that can elevate the team to title-winning status.
The player in question is Martin Zubimendi, widely regarded as one of the top defensive midfielders in Europe.
The 26-year-old Spain international has long been a target for Arsenal and has attracted interest from clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. However, it is Arsenal who are expected to land the highly sought-after midfielder, with confirmation expected within the next 48 hours.
The agreement has been in place for some time, with final details completed over the weekend. The announcement was reportedly delayed to accommodate Real Sociedad’s financial calendar.Zubimendi’s €60 million (£51.7 million) release clause made negotiations relatively straightforward once personal terms were finalized.
Arsenal even agreed to pay slightly above that figure—around £55 million—in order to spread payments over a longer period. A strong working relationship between the two clubs helped facilitate the process.This signing is part of a longer-term plan.
Arsenal have monitored Zubimendi for over a year, and their initial interest in teammate Mikel Merino led to deeper conversations with Real Sociedad.
Arteta views Zubimendi as the ideal long-term midfield partner for Declan Rice, particularly with the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
Zubimendi arrives with impressive credentials. A recent European Championship winner with Spain, he also played a crucial role in Real Sociedad’s return to the Champions League and Copa del Rey success. His technical ability, positional intelligence, and defensive strength make him a natural fit for Arsenal’s demanding style of play.
He is expected to be joined shortly by Cristian Nørgaard, another midfield reinforcement as the club revamps its core. However, Arsenal’s ambitions this summer extend far beyond midfield.
The club plans to secure at least three attacking signings, with director Andrea Berta leading negotiations across Europe.If this first signing is any indication, Arsenal are making a strong early statement about their intentions for the upcoming season.