Analysis

Arsenal have been in dogged pursuit of Real Sociedad star defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi for over a year now, and Fabrizio Romano has just reported that the Gunners have agreed to a deal to sign the top-class LaLiga No. 6 for his 60 million euro release clause. Despite some interest from Real Madrid, the move has come as no surprise, as Arsenal were the overwhelming favorites to sign the 26-year-old Spanish international this summer above other clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, and Barcelona who were also linked. Zubimendi slots in comfortably next to Declan Rice at the base of a midfield that will also include former Zubi teammate and Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino as backup. Better yet, Arsenal will have captain and attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard in front of...

Arsenal have been pursuing Martin Zubimendi as their top transfer target for more than a year now, and although there were rumblings that Real Madrid could potentially swoop in and sign the Real Sociedad star with Xabi Alonso entering the picture as their new manager, the Gunners were always seen as overwhelming favorites to land the 26-year-old defensive midfielder. Now, Fabrizio Romano has given the official "Here We Go" to the move, stating that Zubimendi has verbally agreed to sign a long-term deal with the North London powerhouse, and Arsenal, of course, can sign Zubi due to his 60 million euro release clause. With Zubimendi set to arrive at the Emirates Stadium one year after former Real Sociedad midfield teammate Mikel Merino did the same, here's a look at how the Arsenal star...