Mikel Arteta Listens to Arsenal Dressing Room on Martin Zubimendi Transfer

London: So, it looks like Martin Zubimendi is on his way to Arsenal, which is a big deal. He was heavily linked with Liverpool, but Mikel Arteta has the backing of his players for this move.

Right now, Arsenal and Liverpool are in a tight race for the Premier League title, with Nottingham Forest surprisingly in the mix too. Arteta has had a rough patch lately, especially with injuries piling up.

The transfer for Zubimendi won’t happen until summer, so it doesn’t help with Arsenal’s current attacking woes, especially with Gabriel Jesus out for a while. Still, landing Zubimendi is a win for Arteta, especially since Liverpool’s sporting director had been trying to woo him too.

Liverpool has been focusing on other players, especially with Ryan Gravenberch doing well, but Zubimendi’s talent is undeniable. Kieran Tierney, an Arsenal player, has been a fan of Zubimendi for ages, saying he’s world-class.

Tierney has had a tough time getting game time lately, but his praise for Zubimendi shows how highly he’s regarded. With Merino already at Arsenal, it seems like Tierney might get to play alongside another top player soon.

There’s still uncertainty about Tierney’s future, but he’s spot on about Zubimendi’s skills. Arteta likely knew about Zubimendi’s talent already, but if the rest of the team feels the same way, it could give Arsenal a boost when the transfer is finalized. They’ll need all the help they can get to keep up with Liverpool this season.