Arsenal have reached an agreement for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The Spain international rejected a move to Liverpool last summer after they met his buyout clause.
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However, Zubimendi is now ready to make the switch to England and join the Gunners.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting Arsenal have met the midfielder's £50m buyout clause in his La Real contract.
Zubimendi has also agreed personal terms with the Londoners and will soon put pen to paper on a "long-term" arrangement.
Romano states: "Arsenal agree deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, here we go!
"Zubimendi has now verbally agreed to sign a long term deal… so formal steps must follow soon with Arsenal to trigger €60m clause.
"Zubi, ready to become the first signing of the new season."