In a recent report, Sport mentioned that Arsenal are locked in a three-way battle for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. It has been stated that the Gunners could face competition in the form of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in pursuit of the Spanish talent.
Zubimendi’s Impressive Form In La Liga
Zubimendi is having a good campaign at the Spanish club as he has produced a few impressive displays at the heart of their midfield. The 24-year-old has scored two goals and earned one assist in 18 matches for Real Sociedad this season across all competitions.
The Spanish talent has offered decent protection for his teammates at the back based on his average of 1.5 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, 1.9 clearances, 0.6 shots and 0.5 key passes per 90 minutes in La Liga. He has even been accurate when distributing possession from midfield based on his pass success rate of 85.8% in the Spanish top tier (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Spanish club will run out in the summer of 2027 which would make it difficult for the Gunners to win the race for his services in the upcoming January transfer period.
Is Zubimendi A Good Fit For Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta?
Zubimendi is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger quickly to secure possession back for his side inside his half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when the opposition are on the front foot.
The Spanish talent can even strike the ball with venom from long range and has got the vision to create the odd chance for others around him in the opponent’s half.
We can expect Zubimendi to add more bite and steel to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s midfield department. He would even help the Gunners challenge across all fronts in the coming seasons.
At 24, Zubimendi will only mature as a footballer with each year which makes him a decent fit for the North London giants in the long run. However, only time will tell whether he can adapt to the physical side and high intensity of Premier League football if Arteta can devise a way to sign him soon.
