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Arsenal get it done! Martin Zubimendi agrees personal terms as Gunners see off transfer competition from Real Madrid & Barcelona to land £51m midfielder

<p>Per various reports, Arsenal have a deal in place for the 26-year-old, with only an announcement left. The player has verbally agreed on personal terms with the Gunners, who are set to trigger his €60 million (£51m/$68m) release clause.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In January, it was reported that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-win-martin-zubimendi-transfer-race-gbp51m-deal-real-sociedad-star-virtually-completed/blt4162912a892a1432#cs878dbd541f9dab77" target="_blank">Gunners were in advanced talks with Real Sociedad</a> over sealing a transfer for Zubimendi in the summer. However, in March, fresh reports emerged that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-martin-zubimendi-real-madrid-pressure-spain-midfielder-60m-move-real-sociedad/bltf81452053999289d#cs08028b5f6004f3c6" target="_blank">Real Madrid had joined the transfer race,</a> along with long-term admirers Barcelona.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The defensive midfielder has appeared in 44 matches for La Real in the 2024-25 campaign across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing as many assists.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Mikel Arteta's side will aim to end the current season on a high and face champions Liverpool on Sunday. Their main motivation will be to hold on to second place before bringing in reinforcements like Zubimendi in the summer.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal get it done! Martin Zubimendi agrees personal terms as Gunners see off transfer competition from Real Madrid & Barcelona to land £51m midfielder | Goal.com

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Real Sociedad&apos;s Martin Zubimendi after seeing off competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Arsenal get it done! Martin Zubimendi agrees personal terms as Gunners see off transfer competition from Real Madrid &amp; Barcelona to land £51m midfielder