Arsenal are in need of a striker to bolster their front line, but it remains to be seen if Mikel Arteta will oblige and if the club can afford a world class striker.

The Gunners are also targeting midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad as an alternative option to strengthen their squad and starting XI.

Zubimendi has been having a standout season at Real Sociedad, leading Arsenal to consider triggering his EUR60 million release clause.

Arsenal is currently on the lookout for reinforcements during the transfer window. With recent goal droughts, fans are eager for a new striker to join The Gunners' ranks. However, there are doubts about whether Mikel Arteta will make this happen or if the club can even afford such a highprofile signing.

In addition to seeking out strikers, Arsenal is also considering midfield player Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad as part of their efforts to improve both their squad depth and starting lineup. Despite previously opting against joining Arsenal due to Real Sociedad's strong performance in La Liga last year, Zubimendi may now be tempted by offers from other clubs given his impressive form this season.

Zubimendi has had an outstanding campaign with 19 league appearances so far and recently featured in European Championship qualifying matches for Spain. His talents have not gone unnoticed by top clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal who are closely monitoring his situation at Real Sociedad. It is reported that there could be interest in triggering his hefty EUR60 million release clause as they look set on securing him before he enters UEFA Champions League knockout stages next month with Paris SaintGermain.

Despite expressing love for life at home with Real Sociedad, where he has spent over ten years playing football, it seems that both Barcelona and Arsenal could offer tempting opportunities that might sway him towards making a move away from Basque roots into either North London or Catalonia.