Manchester United now in the lead against Arsenal in transfer pursuit of La Liga star

Manchester United now in the lead against Arsenal in transfer pursuit of La Liga star

Manchester United are now leading the race against Arsenal for the potential transfer of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi according to Reports from CaughtOffside.

The Spain international and Euro 2024 Winner has shone in La Liga last season and this is not the first time we’ve seen speculation about him potentially earning a move to a bigger club.

Todo Fichajes claims that while it once appeared that Zubimendi’s most likely destination was Arsenal, Man Utd is now said to be leading the race to recruit the 25-year-old.

Todo Fichajes has reported that Zubimendi is being considered as a potential replacement for aging Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who has long been expected to leave Old Trafford, suggesting the Red Devils could use some midfield reinforcement this summer.

Manchester United to sign Martin Zubimendi?

Though Zubimendi isn’t the only player of that caliber being connected to Man utd, Casemiro’s lackluster performance in the previous season makes a younger player like him look like a far better fit for Erik ten Hag’s team.

Zubimendi transfer as an alternative to Ugarte?
The Zubimendi links come not long after United’s efforts to sign Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain, as sources have revealed to CaughtOffside.

PSG seem likely to sell midfielders this summer as they make progress on a deal to bring in Joao Neves from Benfica, and that could mean Ugarte is available for a reasonable price.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are now expected to move for Mikel Merino (as per Sport) instead of his Sociedad and Spain teammate Zubimendi