Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed links suggesting he could complete a transfer to Arsenal this summer. Mikel Arteta’s side are keen to build on their amazing Premier League season - whatever the outcome - and football.london understands that the Spaniard wants to sign at least one midfielder.
West Ham United’s Declan Rice is Arteta’s primary target but a host of other names have also been linked recently, including Sociedad star Zubimendi. Rice could cost the Gunners around £100million this summer after the England international has rejected numerous contract proposals to stay at the London Stadium.
Barcelona were among the clubs interested in signing Zubimendi this summer but a report from Spanish outlet Diario AS claims that the Blaugrana have backed out of a move for the talented midfielder, and will instead target Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The report added that Arsenal are 'very close' to signing the 24-year-old but now Zubimendi has dismissed these claims.
