Real Madrid interest grows but Arsenal expect contract agreement

Arsenal are keen to bring in a new midfielder with Jorginho leaving at the end of June, while Thomas Partey – who is also out of contract in the summer – could leave with contract talks still unresolved.

But, after seemingly being on the verge of signing Zubimendi, Real Madrid have now destroyed a deal for Spain international, at least for the time being.

Doubts over Romano’s claims surfaced just days after his announcement with reports in Spain insisting that new Real Madrid boss Alonso is a big fan of Zubimendi.

While Zubimendi himself seemed to pour cold water on claims that he has agreed to sign for Arsenal in an interview earlier this month.

And now Spanish newspaper Marca claim that Arsenal ‘are still waiting for’ Zubimendi ‘and concerns are starting to appear at the Emirates’ amid interest from Real Madrid.