LONDON, England — Martin Zubimendi, 26, wey dey play for Real Sociedad, don verbally agree make him join Arsenal as soon as him release clause of 60 million euros (£50.75 million) activate. Di Spain international get plans to wear Arsenal jersey following dis agreement, but wahala don start as Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, don add am for him transfer wish list when e go eventually replace Carlo Ancelotti wey dey guid Real Madrid.
Di situation for Zubimendi don generate buzz for football circles. Some report from Spain show say Alonso dey interested in Zubimendi’s talent as him prepare to move to Madrid. ‘Martin na player wey I dey eye for my future plans,’ Xabi Alonso talk during one press conference.
Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal don plan to hold di third meeting wit di representatives of Bruno Fernandes, 30, as dem dey push hard to convince di Manchester United midfielder to join dem. Despite di ongoing interest, United manager Ruben Amorim don stress sey he want make Fernandes remain for Old Trafford.
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and Como coach Cesc Fabregas don dey among di hot candidates to replace Xabi Alonso for Bayer Leverkusen if dat appointment materialize. Dis issue dey give football fans plenty to discuss as di transfer window dey approach.
For Arsenal, sporting director Andrea Berta dey work tirelessly to secure new striker. E don narrow di search down to Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, 26, and RB Leipzig‘s Benjamin Sesko, 21. Also, Arsenal dey hold talks with Belgium forward Leandro Trossard about a new deal, as governing clubs from Saudi Pro League don show interest for am.
In another development, di future of Cristiano Ronaldo, di 40-year-old forward currently playing for Al-Nassr, dey uncertain as dem don put im two-year contract extension on hold. Di decision come as plenty speculation don surround wetin go happen to am next season.
Manchester United dey eye Bournemouth’s Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, as dem prioritize am over Brentford’s Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo. Dem still dey look to add Wolverhampton’s Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha, 25, and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, 22, to dia squad.
For Bayern Munich, reports don surface sey Germany winger Leroy Sane dey unhappy with di latest contract offer. Di 29-year-old fit leave di club free next summer if no agreement fit happen, and clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and numerous La Liga teams don show interest.
Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah, 29, dey also attract interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona as he dey prepare for free transfer move this summer. Tah don talk sey he go make decision about him future soon. Meanwhile, Marseille dey look to strengthen dia defense, and Kiwior, 25, from Arsenal dey among di players dem dey consider.
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