What Martin Zubimendi is now ‘waiting’ to do as transfer twist emerges that could ruin Arsenal’s plans

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Martin Zubimendi is expected by many to be Arsenal’s first signing in 2025.

The Spain international midfielder has been a target for the Gunners for a long time. Mikel Arteta absolutely loves him and is really keen to sign him.

Many reports have claimed that Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Zubimendi this summer, and the expectation is that he will arrive.

But, there could now be a twist in the tale.

Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi is ‘waiting’ for a call from Real Madrid

Martin Zubimendi is one of Arsenal’s top targets this summer.

The Real Sociedad star has been on the radar of Premier League clubs for a long time, but Arsenal have pushed to sign him more than anyone else.

All the signs in recent weeks have pointed to Zubimendi moving to Arsenal this summer, but there could now be a problem.

COPE in Spain have acknowledged that the Gunners remain in the driving seat, but they claim that Zubimendi is still exploring one other option.

The report says that the midfielder is ‘waiting’ for a call from Real Madrid. If that arrives, he will choose to go to the Spanish capital instead of moving to the Emirates.

Xabi Alonso, who has just taken charge of the Galacticos, is keen to sign a new midfielder. It remains to be seen if he will go after Zubimendi.

What Xabi Alonso once said about Martin Zubimendi should worry Arsenal

The last club Arsenal would want as competition in a transfer battle is Real Madrid.

Los Blancos almost always get the players they want to sign, and their potential interest in Zubimendi now is a concern for Arsenal.

What should be an even bigger worry is what Xabi Alonso thinks about Zubimendi – he loves him!

He said back in 2022: “Martin’s a player all coaches would want.

“He’s generous, he always thinks more about his teammates than himself. He has that ability to generate play, to make those around him better, always offering solutions; to improve the move.

“He understands what the next step is before the ball gets to him. He has the ability to organise the axis. I loved working with him.”