Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi has reportedly shown no interest in leaving his current club Real Sociedad which is complicating a deal for the midfielder.<\/p>\n
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been an admirer of\u00a0 Zubimendi for a long time and was eager to bring the Spaniard to the Emirates. He even made attempts to convince him last season. But the player was reluctant to leave as he wanted to play in the Champions League with his boyhood club Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n
As per a report from The Athletic<\/a>, Arsenal remain very interested in him. The midfielder has a \u00a351 million release clause, triggering this isn’t a problem for Arsenal. But the player hasn’t shown any interest in leaving the Basque region. The Gunners have thus found it difficult to strike a deal for him.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Arsenal \u2018Laying The Groundwork\u2019 For \u2018Next Sergio Busquets\u2019; Barcelona And Bayern Munich Also Want Him<\/a><\/p>\n The 25-year-old plays as a deep-lying playmaker and has often been compared to Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets. He is adept at controlling the tempo of the game, is highly press-resistant and thus would be a perfect replacement for the ageing Jorginho at North London.<\/p>\n Former Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso, who coached Zubimendi at Real Sociedad B, has spoken highly of the youngster. Alonso said<\/a>: “Martin\u2019s a player all coaches would want. He\u2019s generous, he always thinks more about his teammates than himself. He understands what the next step is before the ball gets to him. I loved working with him.”<\/p>\n Apart from the Spaniard, Arsenal have monitored Amadou Onana, Bruno Guimaraes, and Douglas Luiz. Of these three, Amadou Onana will be the easier deal. Everton have been struggling to comply with the Profit and Sustainability Rules and thus might be willing to part with Onana.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Arsenal Now In \u2018Intensive Talks\u2019 With Premier League Club For \u00a360 Million Rated Midfielder Who Wants To Join \u2013 Club Could Be Forced To Sell<\/a><\/p>\nWho Are the Alternative Targets for Arsenal?<\/h3>\n