Over the past few weeks, Real Madrid have begun to focus their attention on one name in particular: Martín Zubimendi. The Real Sociedad midfielder was close to joining Arsenal this summer.
However, recent rumours suggest that he is delaying his move to the Emirates due to interest from Los Blancos.
Despite his initial doubts, Fabrizio Romano has finally addressed the player's future in a video on his YouTube channel. According to the Italian transfer expert, Zubimendi is still set on joining Arsenal.
The deal is reportedly already signed, and it's just a matter of time. Despite the delays, one thing is certain: Zubimendi will be in London wearing a Gunners shirt sooner or later this summer.
Did Real Madrid also fail to sign Stiller?
The club had other options to strengthen their midfield, especially to find a replacement for Kroos. One player who had been on their radar was Angelo Stiller, a young German midfielder on the rise. However, fate had other ideas.
Recent reports suggest that Stiller will never sign for Real Madrid, meaning the Spanish club will have to think outside the box and find a more realistic target.
Fortunately, the summer transfer window is still open. Real Madrid have time to explore the market and find a suitable successor to Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić. However, one thing is clear: losing Zubimendi will be difficult to overcome. (*)
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