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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
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. Advertisement 3 Martin Zubimendi is expected to complete an Arsenal medical in the coming days Credit: Getty 3 The midfielder shared a snap of himself surfing Credit: instagram @martin_zubimendi 3 The Spaniard appears to still be in San Sebastian Credit: instagram @martin_zubimendi 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. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Spanish outlet 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. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates He will provide depth to a midfield that has already lost veteran next month. Zubimendi is highly rated by Arteta, who convinced the Euro 2024 winner of the North London project after he turned down a switch to Arne Slot's Liverpool last summer . Advertisement Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by 'the Man Utd that everyone laughs at' It is the start of a huge summer of incomings for Arsenal as they prepare to splash around £200m on new talent to fire them to Premier League glory next term.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Martin Zubimendi set for Arsenal medical ahead of £51m transfer as Gunners beat Real Madrid to Real Sociedad midfielder
MARTIN ZUBIMENDI is reportedly on the verge of having a medical with Arsenal ahead of a £51million move. The Real Sociedad midfielder was identified as a target by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta earlier this season. 1 Martin Zubimendi is on course to join Arsenal Credit: GETTY And the north Londoners are moving quickly to acquire the services of the Spain international, who was linked with moves to Liverpool and Real Madrid. That's according to the BBC, who claim the 26-year-old is "set to have a medical" with the club in the coming days. The £51million move is said to be "entering its closing stages." The paperwork has reportedly been completed and both clubs are said to be confident the medical will be nothing more than a mere formality. Zubimendi's arrival could spark a slew of arrivals at the Emirates this summer. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at Most read in Football THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
