[James McNicholas] The move for Zubimendi is effectively agreed, pending a medical but Arsenal fans may have to wait for confirmation. Real Sociedad have expressed a preference for the deal to be completed in July for accounting purposes
Other points:
Nwaneri has been earmarked to play a central role in the long term rather than as a winger
Arsenal are working on alternatives at GK to Garcia who now appears to be going elsewhere
Arteta was the one who pushed for Watkins in January but the club had hesitations over his price tag
While Sesko and Gyokeres are at the forefront of CF targets, a move for Watkins hasn’t been discounted entirely
If Arsenal decide on Sesko, Leipzig want an early sale to fund their rebuild
The club have held talks with Leroy Sane
Expectation is he will renew with Bayern but Arsenal are an option if he does not
The coaching staff are admirers of Rodrygo but the finances involved in any deal would be challenging
Arsenal want a young CB to compliment Gabriel and Saliba. They targeted Vitor Reis in January and then Huijsen. If a CB of similar talent arises, they may make another move
Zinchenko could still leave and other sales expected to come from players on loan
The club should have some flexibility with PSR this summer after sales of Nketiah etc last summer
Funds have been allocated to Mertesacker to strengthen the academy
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