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Arsenal confident Martin Zubimendi deal is done but task incoming sporting director Andrea Berta with fighting off Real Madrid attempt to hijack transfer

<p>Per the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-martin-zubimendi-34954113" target="_blank"><em>Mirror</em></a>, Arsenal are confident they have a framework in place to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer. The Spain international has a release clause worth £51 million ($66m), and the Gunners have been tracking the midfielder for the past 18 months. They have been in talks over a deal since last summer, but they have tasked incoming sporting director Berti with getting the deal over the line.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report claims that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-martin-zubimendi-transfer-doubt-real-madrid-60m-real-sociedad/bltc62f43d7ebad8d2e" target="_blank">Madrid could choose to intervene and potentially turn the head of the midfielder</a>, but the Gunners remain confident that he will end up at the Emirates given the amount of work they have already put in. Madrid have an uncertain managerial situation as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brazil-return-carlo-ancelotti-argentina-humiliation-real-madrid-manager-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/blt77bf0236bbbf29cd" target="_blank">Carlo Ancelotti is wanted by Brazil</a> and the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xabi-alonso-keeps-real-madrid-waiting-bayer-leverkusen-boss-stuns-spanish-media-press-conference-expected-big-announcement/bltbe674d57b800e9ad" target="_blank">potential appointment of Xabi Alonso</a> would complicate matters; he previously managed Zubimendi when he was in charge of Sociedad's B team.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 26-year-old has 15 caps for Spain and has made 227 appearances in total for Sociedad. He has a contract until 2027, but his release clause suggests he will be on his way this summer.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Arsenal will likely continue working on their deal for Zubimendi until the summer. They face Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Arsenal confident Martin Zubimendi deal is done but task incoming sporting director Andrea Berta with fighting off Real Madrid attempt to hijack transfer | Goal.com

Arsenal are reportedly confident they have sealed a deal for Martin Zubimendi, but incoming sporting director Andrea Berti must fight off Real Madrid.