Arsenal and Liverpool have made slow starts to the summer transfer market, with only one acquisition each.
The biggest Premier League clubs haven’t spent a lot of money this summer, which has been unusual.
Only Arsenal and Manchester City have made a single signing among last season’s top three clubs.
Arne Slot has taken over in the Liverpool dugout, but his inherited squad has not been strengthened by any new recruits.
There was not a big deal between the three sides last season, which may put more emphasis on the work done in the final three weeks of the summer market.
However, it appears that Arsenal has been left unhappy after agreeing to terms with a player who now appears to be on his way to Liverpool.
The player that Arsenal agreed to sign is now set to join Liverpool.
The north London club’s summer window has only seen them sign Riccardo Calafiori, while they continue to look for new players.
Arsenal are currently preparing to make their first bid for Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, hoping to add the Euro 2024 winner to their team.
But one of Merino’s teammates is making headlines this summer.
Liverpool are aiming to sign Martin Zubimendi in the coming weeks, as Slot looks for a new number six after finishing pre-season with the Reds.
According to Football Transfers, Arsenal has been left disappointed after agreeing personal terms with Zubimendi earlier this year.
The Gunners had been in contact with the Spain international’s camp since March and had presented their proposition to the player.
Zubimendi is reported to have agreed to the terms, but the north Londoners were left in the dark after receiving no further communication from the player’s side.
Arsenal were certain they could sign the midfielder, but have subsequently turned their attention to his teammate Merino.
Liverpool wants to recruit Martin Zubimendi for Arne Slot.
After taking some time to analyze his roster, Slot has concluded that his Liverpool team would benefit from a new number 6.
And the Sociedad midfielder has been named as a target for Liverpool’s summer transfer of Zubimendi.
Liverpool would not only acquire a ‘world class’ player, but they might also gain an advantage over Arsenal by signing the 25-year-old.
Arsenal will now be concerned about missing out on their proposed deal for Merino, with Liverpool trying to sign Sociedad’s other key midfielder.
Interesting times lay ahead.
