Arsenal are looking to sign a number of new players this summer one key transfer target looks like slipping away for the time being.
The Gunners know they need to strengthen the ranks once again and Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure that his squad looks better going into next season.
A number of key positions are going to be addressed as Arteta reportedly seeks a a new midfielder, a new defender, and potentially both a winger and central striker.
As we know, the likes of Benjamin Sesko and others are being linked with big money moves to The Emirates.
However, one potential central midfield target, Martin Zubimendi, could end up being moved on from.
Arsenal walking away from Martin Zubimendi deal
Discussing Arsenal’s interest today, German journalist Christian Falk has been giving detail on the Gunners’ liking of the midfielder.
However, despite apparently making a bid a few weeks back, it looks like Arsenal aren’t quite at that stage and potentially, might never get there.
Speaking on the Bayern Insider podcast, Falk commented on Arsenal’s interest in Zubimendi and insisted things are looking less likely now.
“Arsenal are backing away. Although they were actually prepared to pay the €60m release clause, in the end, they didn’t want Zubimendi for playing reasons,” Falk said.
“Arteta is also Spanish & they are said to have been very close.”