Arsenal is close to signing their first player of the summer for a record-breaking fee of £51 million, with the player expected to undergo a medical soon.

Arsenal's summer transfer plans are well underway, with Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta at the helm. The team is close to securing their first signing, as Martin Zubimendi is set to undergo a medical. Arteta has had his eye on the Spanish midfielder for quite some time and the groundwork for his transfer has been in the works since January. In fact, even before Berta's arrival as the new sporting director, Arsenal were already confident in their pursuit of Zubimendi, who has a release clause of £51million in his contract.

Despite late interest from Real Madrid, Zubimendi has given his word to the Gunners and is on the verge of joining the club. According to reports, Arsenal are currently arranging a medical for the 26-year-old and the deal is expected to be officially announced soon. This marks the beginning of a busy summer for the north London club, as they aim to strengthen their squad, tie down key players to new contracts, and offload any surplus players.

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The departure of Jorginho on Tuesday night was just the start of what is expected to be a series of exits from the club this summer. The midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea two-and-a-half years ago, bid an emotional farewell in a video message on Instagram. "Sometimes the season is more than just about football, it's about moments," he said, reflecting on his time with the club.

"It's about feeling part of something bigger than yourself," Jorginho continued, as he spoke over a montage of clips on Instagram. "When I arrived at Arsenal, I wasn't just joining a club, I was stepping into a family. A team full of hunger, passion, and purpose. I gave my all every day, in every match, not just for the results, but for this shirt and for the fans. Your support meant everything to me, whether I was starting or on the bench. It's rare in football to feel valued and loved, and I will never forget it."

As the team prepares for the upcoming season, Arsenal have several ambitious transfer targets in mind. Along with the departure of Jorginho, Kieran Tierney, as well as loan signings Raheem Sterling and Neto, are also expected to leave. However, progress has been made on a new contract for Thomas Partey, whose future at the club has been the subject of much speculation. In addition, attacking reinforcements are on the horizon, with players like Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Nico Williams, and Rodrygo being linked to the Gunners. It will certainly be an exciting time for Arsenal as they look to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level.

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