Arsenal snubbed by Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi despite offering to pay his £52.5m release clause... as the 23-year-old does not want to leave in January with the club third in LaLiga

Arsenal have held talks over a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi but the Spain international does not wish to leave this month.

The 23-year-old has a £52.5million release clause and Arsenal were understood to be willing to pay that.

However, Zubimendi does not want to abandon boyhood club Sociedad while they are enjoying a strong season and stand third in La Liga.

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