Arsenal close to Gyokeres deal
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On Wednesday, Arsenal and AC Milan are set to meet in a men's international club friendly, and you can catch all the action with Fubo. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 26,
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Martin Zubimendi says he joined Arsenal this summer because he wanted to work under a "quality coach". Zubimendi, who completed a £51million move to north London earlier this month, rejected the chance to join Liverpool last year and explained, in an interview with The Athletic, that Mikel Arteta was a major reason behind his choosing Arsenal.
The two sides are in a different moment historically, as AC Milan are starting a new chapter under Allegri and Arsenal are hoping to consolidate their status ahead of the new season, possibly trying to win a trophy this year. Pick: Arsenal 3, AC Milan 1.
Zubimendi and Arteta hit it off after speaking on the phone and the Spain international says the Arsenal manager's "obsession" with "details" is one of the reasons he wanted to join the club.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arsenal ‘Resolve’ Viktor Gyokeres Ballon d’Or Clause After Bonus Standoff. Arsenal are believed to have finally secured a full agreement with Sporting CP over the transfer of prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres after belatedly settling on suitable add-ons.
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According to FBref, Zubimendi looks like the ideal fit in the number six role, averaging 1.31 interceptions, 2.65 clearances, 1.36 blocks, and has won 1.64 aerial duels per 90 minutes in the 2024/25 La Liga campaign.
And now Football.London bring a ‘transfer twist’ at Arsenal with news the Gunners ‘may have to wait until the Premier League season starts before signing’ Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eze. READ: Sporting ‘look like the assholes’ over ‘flop’ Gyokeres as Arsenal tipped to finish sixth