In the upcoming summer transfer window, Arsenal are said to be ready to spend a staggering £106 million to acquire Real Sociedad duo Martin Zubimendi and Robin Le Normand.Over the course of the past few seasons, the 24-year-old Zubimendi has established himself as an important member of Sociedad’s midfield.
He has played 134 games for his childhood club, scoring four goals since making his debut in 2019.In contrast, Los Txuri-Urdin has relied heavily on Le Normand in the locker room ever since he joined the team from the B team. The 26-year-old center back has played 170 games for his team in all competitions.
In 2020, both players were instrumental in Real Sociedad winning the Copa del Rey.Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has asked the club’s top brass to give the two Real Sociedad stars priority when they sign this summer.
Zubimendi is seen as a drawn out choice to supplant the injury-inclined Thomas Partey, while Le Normand is viewed as a fine rotational choice for any semblance of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.In 35 games for Sociedad this season, Zubimendi has scored one goal and provided three assists. His contract at the Anoeta Stadium runs through June 2027.
The Spaniard is currently being monitored by Barcelona as well.In the interim, Le Normand has an agreement until June 2026 with Imanol Alguacil’s side. This season, he has made 34 appearances in all competitions, helping his club keep a respectable 16 clean sheets.
According to Emmanuel Petit, the attacker for Arsenal will be sold in the summer:
Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit claimed in an interview with Legal Sportsbooks that Arsenal will make a profit this summer from the on-loan striker Folarin Balogun.They have strikers, but I’m not sure if they’ll keep them. Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus are in their group.
Folarin Balogun is likely to be put up for sale, in my opinion. Not just in France, but all over the world, there are so many clubs that are very interested in him.Since joining Reims on a season-long loan last summer, the 21-year-old forward has established himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards.
He has had a good time at his new club, scoring 19 goals in 32 games.As per Football Insider, RB Leipzig, Marseille, Lyon, Villarreal and Sevilla are quick to sign Balogun. Brentford, Wolverhampton Drifters, Precious stone Castle and Everton are additionally checking the £30 million-evaluated star.