Mystery over Martin Zubimendi's Arsenal transfer as £51m target appears to deny medical claims in Instagram post
MARTIN ZUBIMENDI appears to have denied claims he is undergoing a medical at Arsenal.
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Martin Zubimendi is expected to complete an Arsenal medical in the coming days
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The midfielder shared a snap of himself surfing
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The Spaniard appears to still be in San Sebastian
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The transfer has been at an advanced stage ever since and the final details are expected to be completed shortly.
That includes a medical, with reports this week claiming he was set to
Zubimendi, 26, appeared to react to those claims with his latest Instagram post.
The midfielder shared a couple of snaps from the beach including one of himself in a wetsuit, surfboard in hand.
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Despite that, senior Arsenal figures expect the deal to be completed swiftly.
Personal terms and the relevant documents have already been signed and agreed, as well as the payment structure around the Spaniard's release clause.
So all that is left is a medical - once that is complete he will be announced as a Gunners player.
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He will provide depth to a midfield that has already lost veteran
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