Arsenal and Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi responds to transfer links | Football

Zubimendi was the subject of plenty of speculation in the summer and looked set to join Liverpool when they agreed to meet the Real Sociedad midfielder’s £51m release clause.

However, the Spain international rejected the advances from the Premier League and instead signed a new contract at Real Sociedad, the club he has been with since 2011.

Despite that new contract, speculation remains that a move could be on the cards in the New Year, with Arsenal now seen as a potential destination.

However, the 25-year-old has insisted that he is paying no attention to the outside noise ahead of the transfer window reopening.

‘I see the potential in this team, you just have to watch us train and I’m excited about having a good season.’

Liverpool’s failed attempted to sign the Spaniard, however, has not thwarted their efforts this season, with Ryan Gravenberch excelling in the deepest midfield role.

And it is Mikel Arteta’s side, now, who look in need of an additional midfielder given their well-documented injury troubles which have left them nine points below Liverpool in the league.

The Gunners signed Mikel Merino from La Real last summer and, according to The Independent, believe those negotiations, as well as Arteta’s personal history with the club, could pave the way for another high-profile signing in midfield.

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