Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are reportedly set to lose out on their top summer target, despite showing a willingness to pay the midfielder's release clause.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is eager to strengthen the Gunners' midfield this summer to challenge Manchester City for the 2024/25 season Premier League title.
While Jorginho has extended his contract, Mohamed Elneny will leave as a free agent. Arsenal is also open to selling Thomas Partey if suitable offers come in for the Ghanaian.
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One player linked with Arsenal is Zubimendi, who has Champions League experience.
However, according to SPORT, the 25-year-old has ruled out the possibility of joining Arsenal. Despite Arsenal reportedly being ready to meet his €60m (£51m) release clause with Real Sociedad,
The report further states that Zubimendi would only consider Barcelona or Real Madrid if he were to leave his hometown club.
Meanwhile, the Premier League runners-up are reportedly still in the market for a new striker and have been linked to Napoli's Victor Osimhen
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