Why Arsenal want Martin Zubimendi so badly

Football
14 May 2025 • 9:51 PM MYT
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Arsenal are (apparently) the first major movers of the transfer window with the €60m signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

But with The Gunners desperate for a new striker and other attackers, why has Mikel Arteta instead splashed the cash on a defensive midfielder?

Adam Clery dives deep into his game, and Arsenal's issues, to explain why it actually makes sense.