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Real Sociedad chief breaks silence on rumours Arsenal will sign Spain star Martin Zubimendi in £51m deal this summer

Real Sociedad's president has revealed that midfielder Martin Zubimendi's future will be decided in June amid intense interest from Arsenal.

The 26-year-old came close to joining Liverpool last summer before changing his mind at the last-minute and has a release clause of £51million.

The Spanish international has been courted by Mikel Arteta for over 12 months, although Real Madrid have also reportedly shown interest.

Arsenal are in the market for a new central midfield player with Jorginho and Thomas Partey both running out of contract at the end of the season.