Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi's move to Arsenal is stalling.
The Spain international is expected to make a final decision on his future this week after Sunday's Nations League final defeat to Portugal.
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Arsenal have agreed to pay Zubimendi's £51m buyout clause and also has settled on personal terms worth €8m-a-year.
However, AS says the midfielder is having second thoughts knowing Real Madrid, under coach Xabi Alonso, is now making their interest known.
Zubimendi played for Xabi with Real Sociedad B and is said to be open to a reunion at Real Madrid this summer.