Fabrizio Romano has responded to the newest Arsenal switch rumours involving a doable summer season transfer for Actual Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Talking solely to CaughtOffside for his newest Every day Briefing column, Romano defined that Zubimendi has not but agreed a transfer with the Gunners for subsequent season, regardless of some stories popping out of Spain suggesting one thing might already be in place.
Romano is likely one of the most trusted names within the switch information enterprise, nonetheless, as he by no means speculates about issues like this until he’s completely positive, and he insists there’s nonetheless no resolution on Zubimendi’s future.
Though Arsenal just like the Spanish midfielder, there may be additionally curiosity from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, in response to Romano, so it might nonetheless be that the north London giants will discover it onerous to win the race for his signature.
Barca have been linked with Zubimendi earlier than, however Romano’s point out of Bayern is seemingly a brand new element on this intriguing saga, although it doesn’t essentially make issues any simpler for Arsenal.
“Arsenal followers have been asking me about Martin Zubimendi’s state of affairs as soon as once more as some stories in Spain have claimed an settlement is already in place for the Actual Sociedad midfielder to affix the Gunners in the summertime,” Romano mentioned.
“Nevertheless, my understanding stays that nothing is set but. Zubimendi is likely one of the gamers on Arsenal’s listing since final 12 months, however the identical is true for Amadou Onana and Douglas Luiz, who stay appreciated on the Emirates Stadium, so the story is completely open.
“It’s additionally essential to notice that Bayern Munich and Barcelona are additionally intently following Zubimendi, who stays very completely happy at Sociedad and targeted on their targets for this season, so nothing has been determined but with Arsenal or another membership, let’s see what occurs in the summertime.”
