Arsenal are set to prioritise a move for Martin Zubimendi ahead of the January window as they face competition from Liverpool

Martin Zubimendi has responded to fresh reports linking him with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal being the most recent side rumoured to be interested in the Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder.

Martin Zubimendi has sought to brush off transfer speculation linking him with Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window. Zubimendi was the subject of plenty of speculation in the summer and looked set to join Liverpool when they agreed to meet the Real Sociedad midfielder’s £51m release clause.

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Despite this setback, Liverpool’s interest has not waned. Persistent reports indicate that Zubimendi remains a player they are closely monitoring as they continue their squad evolution under Arne Slot. Manchester City and Arsenal have also entered the frame, suggesting a fierce battle could ensue if Zubimendi chooses to move.

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Martin Zubimendi will be in action for Spain over the next four days, and it’s highly likely that he starts both UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Switzerland. The 25-year-old is La

However, Zubimendi rejected a move to Liverpool in favour of staying at boyhood club Real Sociedad, and he has since denied rumours suggesting that he now regrets turning down a switch to Anfield.

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Martin Zubimendi has been linked with Arsenal after coming close to joining Liverpool in the summer transfer window.