LAGOS, Nigeria – Arsenal fans can now relax as news emerge that Real Madrid don turn their plans towards Manchester City’s stars instead of chasing Arsenal’s midfield target. Reports say the Gunners don dey close to signing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi for €60 million after Madrid shifted their eye elsewhere.
Arsenal dey set to finish second in the Premier League for the third season, but with Mikel Arteta’s side progressing to the semi-finals of the Champions League, fans believe the club dey on the rise. As they prepare for the summer transfer window, Arteta eye Zubimendi, who fit strengthen their midfield after dem lose some key matches.
According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal don line up Zubimendi alongside other targets. The 26-year-old midfielder dey available via a release clause, but the deal no go official until the summer window open. While Arsenal dey confident of completing the deal, Madrid chop belle full with their sights set on other players.
Reports from FootMercato alarm Arsenal fans as Real Madrid dey seriously consider making a splash in the transfer market. Dem look for classy midfield options after losing Toni Kroos to retirement and bound to replace Luka Modric, who dey 39 years old.
An insider say, “Zubimendi is on Real Madrid’s radar, but he’s not their priority right now. Dem dey focus on Manchester City’s Rodri, who is the main target for a big summer raid.”
Rodri, the Ballon d’Or holder, seem to be Real’s ‘chosen one’. Their confidence dey stem from inside knowledge of his friendship with Dani Carvajal, which could smooth the path for transfer negotiations. However, questions remain about Rodri’s fitness after an injury, but his style dey suit the Madrid system, as players like Virgil van Dijk don prove they fit bounce back from injury challenges.
Real Madrid hoping that Manchester City’s current Financial Fair Play issues go push them to sell Rodri. Meanwhile, if Madrid no fit land Rodri, den Zubimendi remain their second option but will Arsenal don finalize the deal by den?
Cadena SER report say Arsenal get solid standing with Zubimendi, “Real Madrid get interest, but Arsenal don dey chat with him for long.” They add, “Zubimendi dey more advanced in talks with Arsenal compared to what Madrid are pushing.”
As Arsenal prepare for likely confirmation of Zubimendi’s signing, it looks like dem go dodge a bullet as Real Madrid focus on their primary target. The transfer window open in summer, and fans dey anticipate major moves from both clubs. Arsenal get to build on this foundation to challenge for the Premier League title and make noise in Europe. The stakes high for all parties involved, and transfer news go hot as summer approach.
