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Arsenal need a striker more than anything in order to win the Premier League and make the leap from "in the mix" to a true Champions League title contender, but their biggest priority signing seemed to be a midfielder. And after going after him for more than a year, Arsenal are now set to secure the signing of defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club have reached an agreement with the 26-year-old star from Real Sociedad. Zubimendi will cost the team 60 million euros, per his release clause with La Real, and will immediately slot in the starting lineup alongside 105 million pound 2023 transfer Declan Rice at the base of the midfield. One of the best No. 6's in the world, Zubimendi helped turn Real Sociedad into perennial Champions League c...

After more than a year in pursuit, Arsenal are set to sign Real Sociedad defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi as Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the Gunners have reached an agreement with the 26-year-old on a deal and will soon activate his 60 million euro release clause. Zubimendi is one of the most coveted No. 6's in the world - a position in which there is a lack of top talent. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United were all linked with Zubimendi, but it was obvious that the only team he was willing to leave Real Sociedad for was Arsenal. Now that the transfer is set to be completed, let's run through the biggest winners and losers on Arsenal as a result of the transfer, Winner: AM Martin Odegaard There is perhaps no bigger winner than Martin Odegaard, who c...

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Arsenal signing Martin Zubimendi means another declining player is out the door

5 biggest winners and losers on Arsenal from the Martin Zubimendi transfer