Arsenal are on the verge of completing their first signing of the new season, as they prepare to activate the €60 million release clause of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Gunners have reached an agreement to sign the 26-year-old from Real Sociedad.
“Arsenal agree deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, here we go!” Romano tweeted on Saturday.
“Zubimendi has now verbally agreed to sign a long term deal… so formal steps must follow soon with Arsenal to trigger €60m clause.
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“Zubi, ready to become the first signing of the new season.”
Zubimendi is expected to be Mikel Arteta’s first addition this summer as Arsenal aim to strengthen their squad following a disappointing end to the current campaign, where they fell short in both the Premier League and Champions League.
With less than three matches remaining, the Gunners are fighting to secure a second-place finish.