Martin Zubimendi breaks Arsenal transfer silence amid medical claim

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Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has rubbished rumours that he was set for a medical at Arsenal amid ongoing transfer speculation about his future.

The 26-year-old, who is a transfer target for Mikel Arteta's side this summer, was reportedly set to become the Gunners' first signing of the summer, but the playmaker has since played down that speculation.

When asked by Radiogaceta de los Deportes if he had any plans to stay at Real Sociedad this summer, which was then relayed by noticias de Gipzukoa, Zubimendi said: "Of course there are options, but it's true that it seems like it's going to be a different, long summer, and I don't know how it will end.

"I don't think thinking about that right now is my priority. I'm here with the national team, which I think is already quite demanding, and if I have to say something, then I will."

When asked specifically about a medical with the Gunners, the Spanish international said: "It's an example of what surrounds football. Many times I wake up in the morning and read things that I didn't know I had done.

"That was a clear example. It's true that I don't take it very seriously, but anyway, I uploaded those photos to emphasize a little that it wasn't exactly the reality that was happening."

Zubimendi has also caught the eye of Real Madrid and new boss Xabi Alonso is reportedly keen on a move for the midfielder this summer. The current Sociedad midfielder kept his cards close to his chest regarding potential talks with Los Blancos.

"I have always said that he was my idol and that for me it was lucky that he was able to coach me in the reserve team in a very important year," he added.

"The following year I was already in the first team and, well, I don't like to talk about those hypotheses, I prefer to talk about the present, because I also think that it would be disrespectful to answer from the national team training camp and before facing such an important competition."

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