Arsenal set to trigger €60m release clause for Sociedad star Zubimendi

Martin Zubimendi is destined to land in north London this summer after it was reported by Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto that Arsenal are prepared to trigger a €60 million release clause to acquire the services of the Spain international

The same sources inform that the Gunners already have an agreement in place for a long-term deal with Zubimendi, who is set to bid farewell to boyhood club Real Sociedad after almost a decade between the youth ranks and the senior team.

With just formal steps remaining to finalise the move, the 26-year-old is set to follow in the footsteps of fellow midfielders Martin Odegaard and, more recently, Mikel Merino, who have both made the switch from the Basque side to the England capital.

Zubimendi was long regarded as a Real Madrid target, with Man City also in the race. However, after months of speculation, it seems he has chosen to join Mikel Arteta's side to complete the midfield department and fight to end their trophy drought.