Arsenal’s second and third signings after Zubimendi

Carlo Garganese

14 May 2025 04:00 CDT
4 min read

Having sewn up the transfer of Martin Zubimendi, FootballLondon reports that Arsenal plan to make Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams their second and third signings of the summer.

Article continues under the video

FootballTransfers’ Steve Kay was the first to report that Zubimendi will become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer transfer window.

Current ETV

Martín Zubimendi

DM, M (C)

Real Sociedad

Martín Zubimendi

DM, M (C)

Real Sociedad

ETV Range

€51.4M - €62.8M

It has since been unanimously reported that a deal is all done and that Arsenal will pay the €60 million release clause in Zubimendi’s Real Sociedad contract.

FootballTransfers understands that Mikel Arteta’s side have agreed personal terms with Zubimendi and the deal is expected to be announced at the start of June, barring any late complications.

Arsenal’s second and third signings

FootballLondon adds that Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta’s next plan of action is to bring in Gyokeres and Williams.

Arsenal are leading the race for the prolific Swede ahead of major competition such as Man Utd, Chelsea and Barcelona.

Gyokeres is understood to favour a move to the Emirates, with multiple reports circulating that he has already agreed personal terms with the club.

Having scored 52 goals this season, Arsenal have no doubts over his qualities and are hopeful of completing a deal for less than his €100m release clause.

And after Gyokeres, Arsenal will advance in talks with Williams.

FootballLondon confirms that Arsenal have a long-standing interest in the Athletic Bilbao winger, with Berta also a big fan.

FootballTransfers recently confirmed that the Gunners were in talks with Williams’ representatives and had been put into pole position for the deal by their new sporting director Andrea Berta.

Arsenal would be happy to trigger Williams' €58m release clause in his Athletic contract if they table a bid but his high wage demands have made negotiations over personal terms tricky.

Barcelona also wish to sign Williams but their financial situation makes a deal difficult.

Football transfer news headlines today

EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd identify Oihan Sancet as potential Bruno Fernandes replacement

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea schedule Victor Osimhen crunch talks as two Plan B options emerge

Arsenal ROCKED as Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid centre back signing

Rodrygo BOMBSHELL: Arsenal transfer closer than ever

The FootballTransfers app

Check out FootballTransfers' new app for all of football's big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.

The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:

•Google Play

•App Store