Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to add a defensive midfielder to his roster this summer, with Thomas Partey expected to leave as a free agent at the end of the season. A move for Martin Zvimendi has emerged as a very real prospect, with the Gunners reportedly already agreeing personal terms with the Real Sociedad star.
However, reaching an agreement with La Real is expected to be a difficult task as they are likely to introduce all clubs interested in the Spain international’s £51m release clause. According to Spain’s El Nacional (h/t 90min), Arsenal are planning to pay £25 million and offer two of their players to make the deal cheaper.
Jakub Kivioglu and Takehiro Tomiyasu are two Arsenal players who are out of Mikel Arteta’s plans and could be of concern if a swap deal takes place. Kivior has also been linked with the possibility of leaving the Emirates Stadium midway through the season, while Tomiyasu has lost all potential in the team due to injury problems.
A swap deal would work best for Arsenal
Arsenal are expected to break deals with Jakub Kivioglu and Takehiro Tomiyasu in the summer, but their inclusion in a swap deal for Martin Zvimendi would be a welcome boost. The Gunners will have more money to spend in the transfer market, especially since signing a striker could be a very expensive proposition.
However, it remains to be seen whether Sociedad are interested in a replacement deal, especially since Arsenal are not prepared to offer either player to replace Zvimendi. Furthermore, the latter’s injury issues will no doubt cause some hesitation, so the Gunners’ chances of things going their way look bleak for now.
Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Martin Zvimendi in recent months, making Arne Slott’s side a strong contender for Arsenal’s bid to win Euro 2024, with Manchester City and Real Madrid also likely to be candidates. Highly sexual.
