Arsenal is preparing to deliver a strong shock to Barcelona’s management and coach Hansi Flick, after the London team came close to finalizing the season’s deal in Barcelona on the orders of Spanish coach Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal is seeking to strengthen its ranks in order to continue competing for the Premier League title and advance in the Champions League to advanced stages. Arsenal is taking advantage of the financial crisis that Barcelona is going through in order to hunt down one of the most important players that the Catalan team needs.
In light of this, the Spanish newspaper “Sport” announced that the English club Arsenal is seeking to sign Martin Zobimendi, the midfield star of the Spanish team Real Sociedad, during the coming period.
Zobimendi is one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe, and is receiving interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
According to Fabrizio Romano, an expert on player and coach transfers in Europe, the 25-year-old player is happy to stay at San Sebastian Stadium, saying: “Martin Zobimendi is still very happy at Real Sociedad. He loves the club, the city and the fans.”
He added: “Of course, if any club activates the release clause in his contract, it will be up to the player to decide on the next step, but he is definitely on the list of Arsenal and Bayern Munich for the market.”
Real Sociedad is insisting on obtaining 60 million euros in order to sell the player, but it is a large amount that is difficult for Barcelona to bear in light of its major financial crisis, which has put the player on the verge of going to Arsenal.
