Barcelona settle on Sergio Busquets successor for next season

Real Sociedad confirm Martin Zubimendi price to Arsenal

Barcelona settle on Sergio Busquets successor for next season

Real Sociedad will not budge on their transfer stance over midfield star Martin Zubimendi despite interest from Arsenal.

The 23-year-old ended speculation on an immediate move away from San Sebastian in January, with Barcelona also linked with a bid, by signing a contract extension at the Estadio Anoeta.

Zubimendi has developed into one of the top defensive midfielders in La Liga, with La Real keen to retain him at the club, with a renewal agreed until 2027.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is planning a squad overhaul at the Emirates Stadium in the coming months as he plots a title charge in 2023.

However, despite rumours of a late offer in the winter transfer window, La Real will not let him leave this month, and will only consider a summer sale in certain circumstances.

As per reports from The Times, Arsenal will not be able to reach a deal, unless they pay the full €60m release clause in Zubimendi’s new contract, as La Real hold firm.



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