Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms to sign Martín Zubimendi in 2025.
The Gunners have turned their attention to the Basque playmaker as part of a team revamp in the coming months.
Reports from FootballTransfers.com have indicated that an agreement is in place for Zubimendi to move to north London following weeks of contract negotiations.
As part of the negotiations, Arsenal are rumored to be willing to double Zubimendi’s current salary to around €80,000 (£75,000) a week and pay his €60m release clause.
Zubimendi has previously opted not to sign for the Premier League, but his former La Real teammate Mikel Merino has been working to persuade him to join Arsenal.
However, despite Arsenal’s best efforts to speed up the process, Zubimendi is not expected to leave San Sebastian in the January window, with a summer move being the best route for all parties.
The likely prospect of Arsenal being able to offer UEFA Champions League football next season is also a vital attraction factor for the 25-year-old.