Arsenal meet Martin Zubimendi's £51m release clause at Real Sociedad

Arsenal finalising Martin Zubimendi transfer after meeting Real Sociedad midfielder's £51m release clause

Zubimendi set for medical before £51m Arsenal move

Long-term Arsenal target Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is set to have a medical before completing a switch from La Liga to North London.

Zubimendi was close to joining Liverpool last summer, only to change his mind - and once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce his signing.

Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Zubimendi and have been working on a deal to sign him through 2025 - with the relevant documents already signed, as the deal enters its closing stages.

It is understood Zubimendi has a £51m release clause, with payment terms already struck between Sociedad and Arsenal 

Arsenal are in a healthy position in regards to the Premier League's Profitability & Sustainability Rules and have money to spend in the summer window - with Arteta having at least £100m to spend on transfers this summer, plus any funds raised from player sales.

In addition to Zubimendi's imminent arrival, the Gunners want to sign a new centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred targets.

Talks over new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are also ongoing.