Arsenal are on the verge of signing Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi after seeing off competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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• Arsenal set to sign Zubimendi
• Real Sociedad star agrees on personal terms
• Gunners saw off competition from Madrid and Barca

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per various reports, Arsenal have a deal in place for the 26-year-old, with only an announcement left. The player has verbally agreed on personal terms with the Gunners, who are set to trigger his €60 million (£51m/$68m) release clause.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In January, it was reported that the Gunners were in advanced talks with Real Sociedad over sealing a transfer for Zubimendi in the summer. However, in March, fresh reports emerged that Real Madrid had joined the transfer race, along with long-term admirers Barcelona.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The defensive midfielder has appeared in 44 matches for La Real in the 2024-25 campaign across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing as many assists.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  Mikel Arteta's side will aim to end the current season on a high and face champions Liverpool on Sunday. Their main motivation will be to hold on to second place before bringing in reinforcements like Zubimendi in the summer.

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