ESPN: Real Madrid is interested in Zubimendi, but Arsenal is confident of signing him this summer [jiayu]


Leisu Sports, April 25th: According to ESPN, although Real Madrid is also interested in Real Sociedad's midfielder Zubimendi, Arsenal are confident that Zubimendi will be their first major signing this summer.

According to reports from Spanish media, Real Madrid is interested in signing 26-year-old Zubimendi recently, while Liverpool is also keeping an eye on this midfielder. However, according to sources, Arsenal are in the lead in the race for Zubimendi. There is a release clause in Zubimendi's contract, amounting to 60 million euros.

Arsenal manager Arteta is very fond of Zubimendi, and the new CEO of the Gunners, Berta, also believes that Zubimendi's joining will greatly enhance the midfield strength of Arsenal. This summer, Arsenal's midfield may undergo a reconstruction.

Last Friday, Arteta just said that Arsenal might renew Thomas' contract. The latter's current contract expires at the end of this season, and the two sides have not reached an agreement on the renewal yet. Meanwhile, 33-year-old midfielder Jorginho will also have his contract expire at the end of this season and is likely to return to Brazil.