GUNNER PROJECT: Arsenal target Spain midfielder to solve Mikel Arteta’s tactical dilemma

Arsenal is keeping an eye on Martin Zubimendi’s position because they think they can be the best summer destination for the Real Sociedad player. Mikel Arteta wants to add a No. 6 to his team so that they have as many tactical choices as possible in the middle of the field.Because he can play a very specific part that is very important in today’s game, Zubimendi has become one of the most sought-after deep-lying midfielders in the world.

In the summer, he became much more well-known after he came on as a substitute for a hurt Rodri in Spain’s 2-1 win over England in the Euro 2024 final.

now.arsenal on X: "🚨It's looking increasingly likely Martin Zubimendi is Arsenal's number one midfield target ahead of next summer. Mikel Arteta has already held private conversations with the player over a potential

Because of this, Manchester City has also looked, but Liverpool was the most serious contender. Arne Slot made Zubimendi the player he wanted to sign, but the people in charge at Anfield couldn’t make a deal. That was because of certain events at Real Sociedad, which could now work out well for Arsenal.

The Basque club knew that Robin Le Normand and Mikel Merino, two other Euro 2024 winners, were going for Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, respectively. As a lifelong fan, Zubimendi didn’t want to make things harder for his team.

Arsenal Decide Martin Zubimendi is 'Concrete' Summer Target

There was a release option for the 25-year-old player, but it could only be used if he wanted to leave. La Real kept trying to get Zubimendi to stay, but he chose to stay for at least one more season. Still, that is thought to have been on the condition that he could leave for the right deal in the future.

That can now be shown by Arsenal. The club has a good bond with Real Sociedad because of the Merino deal and Arteta’s history there. Merino is also a link because he can help Zubimendi with Arsenal and has played center with him for years.

on X: "🚨Martin Zubimendi is very close to joining Arsenal next summer as per numerous reports. Yeyy or Nah 🤔 https://t.co/Ul2HcoeFT7" / X

Many people think that Zubimendi will become one of the best midfielders in the world, but Arteta also wants to have a few different choices at six. The boss of Arsenal wants to be able to choose between a player who is good at passing, someone who is strong, and someone who can handle being pressed. That way, he could change how his center is set up for any game.

It’s still unclear if Liverpool will become interested again, given Slot’s success in reorganizing the team around Ryan Gravenberch.