Arsenal is still in the race to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi, but they would need to match his PS50million release clause.

The Gunners are also considering Everton midfielder Amadou Onana and Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz as possible additions.

Zubimendi has expressed his love for Real Sociedad and stated that he never planned to leave.

Arsenal remains determined to secure the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but it will require matching his hefty PS50million release clause. The 24yearold has been on the Gunners' radar ahead of the January transfer window, with their midfield department being an area frequently linked with change. In addition to pursuing Zubimendi, Arsenal is also looking at potential additions such as Everton's Amadou Onana and Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz.

Zubimendi recently signed a contract extension with Sociedad that ties him to the Champions League club until 2027. Despite interest from both Arsenal and Barcelona in the past, he chose to remain in Spain’s Basque country. However, reports indicate that Mikel Arteta’s side faces new competition from La Liga holders Barcelona for his signature.

The player himself has made it clear that he holds a deep affection for Real Sociedad and had no intention of leaving during this winter transfer period or any time soon due to how happy he feels at home there: "I have never planned on leaving Real Sociendad," said Zubimeni when speaking about rumors linking him away from Anoeta Stadium earlier this year."

While speculation continues regarding where Zubimeni may end up playing next season – whether staying put at San Sebastianbased outfit like Raul Gonzalez did last summer after deciding against moving elsewhere despite intense links surrounding interest shown towards acquiring services only time can tell what decision ultimately gets made by all parties involved including clubs vying over securing signatures before respective deadlines pass along lines set forth under current circumstances given recent developments impacting football industry overall landscape right now across Europe amid ongoing COVID pandemic situation affecting sporting events worldwide while discussions take place behind closed doors involving agents representing various players negotiating deals worth millions upon millions dollars each year alone just through sales contracts negotiated annually globally between different countries internationally every single day without rest ever since world became globalized economy back around late '90s early '00s onwards till present moment today where market values continue rising steadily upwards alongside increasing demand levels exponentially seen unprecedented heights unmatched anywhere else anytime throughout history entire planet earth itself!