Mirror: Arsenal will sign Zubimendi this summer, choosing to trigger a £51 million termination fee

April 29 According to the Mirror, Arsenal will sign Spanish midfielder Zubimendi this summer, which is expected to trigger the player's 51 million pounds termination clause.

Zubimedi currently plays for Real Sociedad. He is Arsenal's first choice for midfield signings this summer. Arsenal coach Arteta appreciates this compatriot very much. Zubimendi rejected Liverpool's invitation last summer, and Manchester City also became interested in him. , and this summer Zubimendi will likely eventually come to the Premier League, as Arsenal is preparing to officially trigger the 51 million pound termination clause in Zubimendi's contract. Although Real Madrid is also interested in Zubimendi, Arsenal internally believes that they have completed Zubimendi's deal.

Real Sociedad Club Chairman Jokin Apparibe said: "The future of Zubimendi? We will see what will happen in the end. Now I just ask him to make the final effort for the team to qualify for European competition. Whatever will happen in June, and it is meaningless to guess whether he will stay. He has had several opportunities to leave in the past and he will make the decision he wants because he will have more choices."

Chairman Apparibe continued: "Is Zubimendi still a chance to renew his contract and stay? I don't remember our last conversation. When I talked to him, I was talking more about goals, motivation... This season With one month left, we may defeat other opponents or lose to other opponents. No game is easy or difficult. And Zubimendi will play these games well. "

Finally, Chairman Aperibe said: "I don't know if it's difficult for him to stay. We have not tried to increase the (termination fee) clause, don't think the contract is negotiated like this. This is more about how we really want to do. If he wants to continue, then the conversation can continue in five minutes. I don't know if it's difficult."

The Mirror believes that these remarks from the President of Real Sociedad show that Zubimendi is likely to leave the team in June. Arsenal's signing of Zubimendi does not mean that Thomas will definitely leave. Arsenal is currently negotiating a contract renewal with Thomas' agent.