Arsenal: Arteta eyeing moves for TWO La Liga midfielders

The Gunners are eager to increase their squad depth in midfield.

Arsenal is once again setting their sights on La Liga midfield talent, with manager Mikel Arteta expressing interest in two key players. Martin Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad midfielder, is back on the Gunners’ radar, and there’s also a watchful eye on Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid.

Earlier this year, Arsenal’s £53 million bid for Zubimendi was unsuccessful, but the 24-year-old, who has earned two caps for the Spanish national team, remains an attractive prospect with a €60 million release clause in his contract. Despite previous interest, Zubimendi chose to stay at Real Sociedad to represent them in the Champions League, where the Basque club has made a strong start, drawing with Inter and claiming impressive away victories at RB Salzburg and Benfica.

Zubimendi, a deep-lying midfielder, has become one of La Liga’s top performers and has even been considered a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets at Barcelona. Arsenal’s interest in Zubimendi persists, and they are also keeping an eye on Real Madrid’s Tchouameni, whose price tag is expected to be higher.

With Granit Xhaka’s departure from Arsenal, the potential acquisition of Zubimendi could fill a crucial role in the team’s midfield. The Gunners seem determined to bolster their squad with Spanish midfield talent, making it a transfer saga to watch as the season progresses.