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ARSENAL have “agreed a deal” to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi ahead of the summer transfer window.The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Zubimendi, 26, since last summer following a raft of impressive displays with Sociedad and have beaten Real Madrid to his signature.Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Martin ZubimendiArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has finally signed ZubimendiAnd according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the North Londoners have finally agreed to meet the midfielder’s release clause worth a whopping £50million.Mikel Arteta’s side will now have to take “formal steps” to meet the player’s expensive asking price.The Spain international has also reached a verbal agreement with the Premier League giants.Zubimendi is now set to sign a “long-term” deal and become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.Read More on ArsenalHowever, some fans are not too excited about the defensive midfielder’s arrival at the Emirates.That is because Arsenal supporters have been crying out for an elite centre-forward for the last three years.In fact, many fans and pundits have insisted that is the last piece of the puzzle which will finally lead them to their first Premier League title in 21 years.And many have blamed the lack of a quality striker as the reason why Arteta’s side are likely to finish as runners-up for the third season in a row.Most read in FootballOne fan tweeted: “Another midfielder. Do they recognize that they went trophyless without a striker? Lmao.”Another commented: “Striker???”These WILD Liverpool stats spell Arsenal disaster | Experts’ best betsA third wrote: “Misplaced priorities. Arsenal need a proper number 9, not a midfielder.”This fan said: “Everyone: Arsenal still needs a CF – Arteta: Give me my 5th DM.”And another stated: “A striker should be the next target please!”Nevertheless, many Arsenal fans also understand the significance of this signing as Zubimendi is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the world.Furthermore, Thomas Partey’s future is uncertain with his contract running out in June.And Arsenal beat interest from Real to attract the world-renowned prospect, which poses as a major coup.Read More on The SunAccording to Foot Mercato, incoming Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, who quit Bayer Leverkusen and is expected to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu, wanted to sign Zubimendi.The same source claims Alonso asked Los Blancos’ president Florentino Perez to sign the No6 and help Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah follow him to Spain.Arsenal ratings v PSG ARSENAL’S Champions League dream ended in tears as they failed to revolt against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris.The Gunners came flying out of the blocks and tested Gianluigi Donnarumma early, but it seemed it was going to be one of those nights from the get go. And so it proved.Despite early pressure, Arsenal found themselves behind following a Fabian Ruiz volley.Achraf Hakimi then added a brutal second mere moments after David Raya had kept Arsenal in the tie by denying Vitinha from the penalty spot.But Bukayo Saka, who had been denied all night by old nemesis Donnarumma, finally bested the Italian in the 76th minute when he made the most of a deflected cross to round him and fire into the net.With the deficit on the night halved, Saka then had the chance to level the score as he was found free in the middle with an open goal at his mercy.But the winger was unable to keep the ball down once he made contact and saw his effort sail miles over the bar.PSG then saw out the result without further worry to book their spot in the Munich final against Inter Milan.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners in Paris. More

VIKTOR GYOKERES has decided to move to the Premier League – and has already chosen his next club.The 26-year-old has attracted serious interest since his move to Sporting Lisbon in 2023 from Coventry, scoring 95 in 99 appearances in Portugal.Viktor Gyokeres is set to move to the Premier League in the summerCredit: RexArteta’s Arsenal could do with a striker to lift their squad into the silverwareCredit: ReutersArsenal and Manchester United have been particularly keen amid a league-wide striker drought.Gyokeres, 26, has been widely reported to have an £85million release clause.But it’s now understood Sporting would be willing to accept bids of around £58m.And, according to talkSPORT, it’s Arsenal who are in pole position to get a deal done.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe North London club are set for a huge summer of refreshing their squad after another season without silverware and the striker position is one key weakness.Kai Havertz attempted to fill in the centre-forward position earlier in the season but underwent hamstring surgery in early February and has not been seen since.Neither he nor fellow makeshift striker Gabriel Jesus are natural frontmen however.Despite being only one place below them, Arsenal have scored 17 fewer goals than league-winners Liverpool.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWith Gyokeres on course to become the first player outside of Europe’s top five leagues to win the European Golden Boot in 23 years, he could take the Gunners to the next level.United have also expressed interest as they have only scored 42 this league campaign while Hojlund and Zirkzee find their feet amidst injury and inconsistency.These WILD Liverpool stats spell Arsenal disaster | Experts’ best betsThe Red Devils boast the Sporting connection as boss Ruben Amorim has managed the striker in Portugal.Gyokeres’ newly-reduced price tag makes him an attractive prospect, with Newcastle likely to demand around £150m for Alexander Isak after 23 league goals this season.Gyokeres himself has maintained a tight-lipped silence over his potential summer moves but Arsenal’s sporting director Berta is a well-known fan of his. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

WEST HAM have confirmed that four stars will leave the club when their contracts expire this summer.Graham Potter is keen to reshape his struggling squad in his image.Aaron Cresswell is one of four West Ham stars who will leave the club this summerCredit: GettyLukasz Fabianski is also on his way out of the London StadiumCredit: AlamyWest Ham are 17th in the Premier League with just nine wins under their belt.But with three games of the season still to play, the club has now confirmed that four big-name first-team stars will be released this summer.Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings will leave east London when their deals run out next month.The quartet will continue to feature between now and the end of the campaign.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd their final home game will come on May 18 against Nottingham Forest.Hammers boss Potter paid tribute to all four players, saying: “Aaron, Lukasz, Vladimir and Danny have been a pleasure to work with in my time here so far.”All brilliant professionals on and off the pitch, with fantastic experience in the Premier League, and clearly loved and admired by their team-mates and everyone here at the Club.“We still have three important matches to play this season, and I know that their focus will be 100% on helping the team in any way they can in those games.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”But we felt it was important to confirm this news now, out of respect for them and the service they have given to the Club, and to allow our supporters to show their appreciation at our final home match of the season.”Cresswell is the longest-serving player to go, with the 35-year-old defender making 365 appearances and scoring 11 goals for the Hammers.Moment Graham Potter ‘loses entire West Ham fanbase in 20 seconds’ with shocking Tottenham comments_1Vladimir Coufal leaves after a five-year spellCredit: GettyDanny Ings managed just five goals during his time at the HammersCredit: GettyHe joined in 2014 on a £4million deal from Ipswich Town and made eight appearances during their victorious Europa League campaign in 2022/23.Cresswell was also capped three times by England between 2016 and 2017.And he was crowned Hammer of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year in 2015.As for goalkeeper Fabianski, the 40-year-old joined West Ham in 2018 from Swansea for £7m.He’s since played 215 times in all competitions and previously won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014.Defender Coufal, 32, signed for the Hammers in 2020 for £5.5m from Slavia Prague and has featured 173 times.He lost his spot in the side to Aaron Wan-Bissaka this season and has appeared just 15 times in the league.Read More on The SunFinally, striker Ings is on the move two-and-a-half years after a £15m switch from Aston Villa.His time at the London Stadium has been blighted by injury though, with Ings scoring just five goals in 69 matches. More

EVERTON are exploring a sensational deal to re-sign Richarlison from Tottenham, according to reports.The Brazilian striker left the Toffees in 2022 in a £60million deal to join Spurs.Richarlison could be on his way out of Tottenham this summerCredit: AlamyEverton are reportedly keen on re-signing the strikerCredit: GettyRicharlison, 27, has struggled to recapture the form he showed in Merseyside since moving to North London.The 48-cap international has only managed to score 20 times for Spurs in 86 appearances in all competitions.This season has been majorly disrupted by injury as he has missed over 30 matches.He could now be set for a sensational move back to Everton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky Sports have claimed that the Toffees are interested in a deal that would see him return to the club.The report adds that manager David Moyes is a “long-term admirer” of the forward.It is also suggested that a striker is a priority for Everton this summer, ahead of their move to the Everton Stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock.Due to Richarlison’s injury woes, Sky have also claimed that Everton could be concerned.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThis means that the club could look to a loan deal with an obligation to buy triggered when he plays a certain number of games.Richarlison initially moved to Goodison Park in 2018 in a potential £50m transfer from Watford.Tottenham in Europa League chaos as cheeky Bodo/Glimt fans set off fireworks outside hotel at 2.30amHe scored 53 goals in 152 matches for the club and played a key role in keeping them in the Premier League before his exit.Meanwhile, Everton are set for a busy summer transfer window with 15 players out of contract, including stars like Ashley Young, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure.Everton’s stars exodusHere are all the players that could leave Everton this summer upon the expiry of their deals…Dominic Calvert-LewinAbdoulaye DoucoureOrel Mangala (loan expiry)Michael Keane Idrissa GueyeJoao VirginiaJesper Lindstrom (loan expiry)Ashley Young Seamus ColemanAsmir BegovicJack Harrison (loan expiry)Carlos Alcaraz (loan expiry)Armando Broja (loan expiry) More

KEVIN DE BRUYNE has been given a shock offer to stay in the Premier League by Liverpool, reports suggest.The Belgian is out of contract with Manchester City at the end of this season.Kevin De Bruyne has received a shock offer from LiverpoolCredit: RexDe Bruyne is understood to want to continue his career in Europe rather than move to the US or Saudi Arabia.A number of top clubs would love to add the 33-year-old to their ranks.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, chief among these admirers are Napoli.However, he has also been offered the chance to stay in England after receiving an offer from Liverpool.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDe Bruyne’s prime years with City were spent vying for the title against the Reds. Pep Guardiola’s side were able to come out on top more often than not, with De Bruyne winning six titles overall while Liverpool came away with one.But in a shock twist he could now be in line to head to the reigning Premier League champions to bolster Arne Slot’s midfield options.Liverpool are set to splash the cash on several signings this summer and they reportedly are ready to back their manager with the club’s biggest ever budget.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDe Bruyne has also reportedly been the subject of internal transfer talks by Aston Villa.Having joined the Etihad outfit in 2015, he has gone on to make 418 appearances and score 108 goals with 177 assists.Roy Keane cracks joke live on Sky Sports as he tells De Bruyne to join Man Utd More