Arsenal's pursuit of Martín Zubimendi reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Declan Rice, Thomas Partey )
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Declan Rice, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Declan Rice, Ben White (Defender, ENG))
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Martin Zubimendi has verbally agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term deal, talkSPORT understands. Zubimendi has also told Real Sociedad of his intention to join the Gunners once his £50m…
Arsenal are cautiously optimistic of signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer, but claims of a full 'agreement' are not accurate.
Arsenal are yet to sign anybody this January transfer window but two players may be close to joining
SAMI MOKBEL: The Real Sociedad star has been courted by Mikel Arteta for over 12 months and talks over a summer move are now at an advanced stage with sources indicating the deal is virtually completed.
The Gunners are ready to move on to other targets
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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|
75.0
79.0
|
Mikkel Damsgaard |
 Brentford
|
€36.8M |
|
74.1
82.0
|
Nicolò Rovella |
 Lazio
|
€27.2M |
|
73.6
73.6
|
Idrissa Gueye |
 Everton
|
€5.2M |
|
73.6
74.7
|
Pape Gueye |
 Villarreal
|
€16.5M |
|
73.6
75.1
|
Douglas Luiz |
 Juventus
|
€40.2M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
|
€27.3M |
|
73.5
74.0
|
João Palhinha |
 Tottenham
|
€31.1M |
|
73.4
74.5
|
Lewis Cook |
 B'mouth
|
€19.2M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinten Timber | 21-07-2025 | Report | |
| Cristhian Mosquera | 02-07-2025 | Report | |
| Hugo Ekitiké | 30-06-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 24-06-2025 | Report | |
| Lucien Agoumé | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Noni Madueke | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Ollie Watkins | 16-06-2025 | Report |
Arsenal
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Martín Zubimendi (ESP) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Arsenal. Martín Zubimendi is 26 years old (1999/02/02) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 3. Martín Zubimendi has also been used as a box to box midfielder, a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Martín Zubimendi's current transfer value is between €58.9M and €72M. His last transfer was from Real Sociedad to Arsenal in 2025. Arsenal paid Real Sociedad €70M for Martín Zubimendi.
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