Actual Sociedad supervisor Imanol Alguacil has expressed unwavering confidence that Martin Zubimendi will stay with the membership for subsequent season.
90min understands Arsenal have added Zubimendi to their ultimate listing of midfield targets forward of the summer time switch window, having thought of him on quite a lot of events over the previous 12 months.
Zubimendi can also be a long-term goal for Barcelona, however the Spanish facet should not anticipated to supply any actual competitors for his signature amid issues over Sociedad’s refusal to barter away from his €60m launch clause.
Not solely do Sociedad not wish to promote Zubimendi, however Alguacil has now insisted that the midfielder himself is trying to stay together with his present membership.
“Martin Zubimendi desires to remain right here and for certain he’ll stick with us at Actual Sociedad subsequent season.
I’ve no doubts, he’s staying with us,” mentioned Alguacil.
“There are rumours about him from different groups as effectively as a result of he is a superb participant and this 12 months he’s within the Champions League.
“There’s plenty of speak about him and I perceive that that is good for the membership and for him.”
Barcelona host Actual Sociedad on Monday, however Alguacil confirmed that Zubimendi will miss this encounter attributable to damage.
“Zubimendi isn’t going to make it to Monday’s recreation however his progress is sweet and I believe he will likely be prepared for Thursday,” the boss mentioned. “It is extra of a precaution, in order that he might be in good situation on Thursday.”