Arsenal in ‘pole position’ to sign player – Gunners willing to pay required fee in summer, Arteta ‘great supporter’

Last month, claims from the UK stated the midfielder is set to join Arsenal in the summer window. The Spanish media dismissed the idea of a deal already being agreed, and Mikel Arteta refused to talk about this case during an interview with Marca.

AS relay claims made in England last month and provide their own updates on Arsenal in their latest report. The focus is mainly on Real Madrid’s interest as the 26-year-old is on their radar for the next window.

Los Blancos believe several factors make the Spain international the right fit for them, but they aren’t alone in the transfer chase. He’s been loved in the Premier League and ‘more specifically’ by the Gunners, who are in ‘pole position’.

The north London club wanted to sign the player in the winter market, but Real Sociedad, in agreement with Zubimendi, postponed his sale until after this season.

Arsenal are expected to make a new attempt in the summer. AS state Arteta is the ‘great supporter’ of this operation and his side are willing to pay his €60m clause.

Real Madrid seem to be aware of the situation and that they are at a ‘disadvantage’. They haven’t given up yet on securing his services, but Arsenal are currently in the lead.