Arsenal have internally discussed the possibility of striking a deal for one forward who’s been offered to Premier League rivals Manchester City, according to a report this week.
Arsenal expected to sign forward after Martin Zubimendi
Barring a very unexpected surprise, Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi will become Andrea Berta’s first signing as Gunners sporting director.
Arsenal tipped to sign class striker after Zubimendi as Arteta pressures board
The Spaniard has made his wishes clear to Emirates Stadium transfer chiefs.
ByEmilio GalantiniMay 29, 2025
The Spain international will put pen to paper on a move to north London with Arsenal set to trigger his £51 million release clause. Zubimendi is also awaiting a medical at N5, as confirmed by multiple reliable sources, including Fabrizio Romano.
The 26-year-old’s arrival is seen as very good news for Mikel Arteta, who’s moved quickly to secure a world-class replacement for the exit-bound Jorginho.
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As per Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol earlier this week, Arteta has been pressuring the Arsenal board to be active in recruitment this summer, and there is every expectation that they will look to bring in attackers.
While Arsenal are widely tipped to sign an elite-level centre-forward, amid repeated links to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, they’ve also held negotiations for wide players.
Berta is very keen to bring in a new winger and is holding active talks over “numerous” targets, as per Sky Germany last week, with Arsenal negotiations for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo recently stalling due to wage demands.
Soon to be out-of-contract, £242,000-per-week Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane could be another viable option.
Arsenal internally discuss Leroy Sane deal this summer
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking to The Boot Room, Arsenal have internally debated a deal for Sane, who was once valued at £137 million by his ex-employers Man City.
Pep Guardiola has actually been offered the chance to re-sign his former player, as have “every major club in England”.
“We have been here before with Sane – talks with Bayern have been off and on, he has a good offer from them, but his people are assessing options elsewhere,” said Bailey.
“I am told there are two offers in Turkey, one from Galatasaray which are ‘very big’ and there is the Saudi Pro League. As we revealed previously he was offered to every major club in England, even former club Man City.
“There is a liking for the player in England and Arteta is a fan, and whilst there is interest – no offer has come from Arsenal yet – he is an option I am told and they have talked about a prospective deal.
“Sane is a top player and appeals on a free transfer – could he be seen as a ‘win now’ player? Quite possibly.”
Reports in Germany this week stated Tottenham are actually emerging as the main contenders for Sane, so he could potentially move to north London, but maybe not with Arsenal.