It has emerged that Zubimendi, the 25-year-old defensive midfielder, had been earmarked as a top target for Arne Slot and new sporting director Richard Hughes.
In their penultimate pre-season game, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard , Gabriel Jesus , and Kai Havertz were all on the scoresheet in a 401 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen.
The 25-year-old put in a star performance in the European Championship final for winners Spain when Manchester City's Ballon d'Or contender Rodri went off injured at half-time against England.
Under the stewardship of new sporting director Dan Ashworth, it appears the 20-time English champions are also on the hunt for a new central midfielder, with Fulham eyeing up a move for Scott McTominay.
It is thought Arsenal's interest in the Spanish star pre-dates the tournament in Germany. The midfielder featured in all seven of his country's matches at Euro 2024
Japanese outlet Sports Nippon claimed earlier this week that Liverpool had agreed a deal to sign the Real Sociedad winger for a fee said to be in the region of £50million.
Manchester United have reportedly expressed an interest in signing one of Spain's Euro 2024 winners. Erik ten Hag 's side have already been heavily active in the transfer market.
Oyarzabal broke English hearts on Sunday night as he scored an 86th minute goal to win the European Championship final.
England suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat at the Olympiastadion thanks to goals from Williams and Oyarzabal. The Real Sociedad forward pounced in the 86th minute.
Gareth Southgate 's side suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat at the Olympiastadion thanks to goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Gomez, who was previously at Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund as a youngster, joined City in 2022 on a four-year deal but started just two Premier League matches.
SIMON JONES: City are negotiating a buy-back clause and sell-on clause in a deal worth around £8m. Gomez, who was previously at Borussia Dortmund, joined City in 2022 on a four-year deal.
Barcelona reclaimed second place in LaLiga with a 2-0 home win over Real Sociedad on Monday courtesy of a Lamine Yamal first-half strike and a late Raphinha penalty.
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Manchester City and Spain legend David Silva enjoyed a heroes return to Real Sociedad on Friday as he was given a pre-match guard of honour by Sociedad and Real Madrid players.
Real Madrid's 19-year-old Turkish international Arda Guller scored the only goal of the game as Carlo Ancelotti's team went 14 points clear at the top of La Liga.
PSG manager Luis Enrique's stunning daughter is rumoured to have swapped ex-boyfriend Ferran Torres for a team-mate in Spain's national team.
The player in question is currently on a season-long loan away from the Gunners. There remains uncertainty over the player's future.
Newcastle have been told to think about selling Alexander Isak to a Premier League rival in the summer if a substantial offer comes in for the 26-year-old star at the end of the season.
Alexander Isak has become the first Newcastle player to score in five consecutive games at St James' Park since a former forgotten Magpies star achieved the feat 11 years ago.
According to The Sun , there are concerns that Newcastle may have to sell Isak as they look to ensure that they comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
Leverkusen remain unbeaten this season, with Alonso's side still also in the German Cup and Europa League which has led to the Spaniard becoming a wanted man across Europe.
Rio Ferdinand named Kylian Mbappe as a more impressive player than Erling Haaland, Thierry Henry and Harry Kane, but claimed the Frenchman's next career move will be the 'definitive factor'.
Kylian Mbappe insisted he has 'no problems' with Luis Enrique after playing the full 90 minutes for Paris Saint-Germain for the first time in almost a month on Tuesday niht.
REAL SOCIEDAD 1-2 PSG (1-4 on aggregate): Kylian Mbappe scored in the first half, prompting a bizarre check to see whether or not the ball had passed through a hole in the net.
Kylian Mbappe broke the net with his powerful strike that put PSG further ahead in their Champions League tie against Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Bayern Munich take on Lazio in the second leg of their round-of-16 Champions League tie.
There are some players who, while always being a million miles from any Ballon d'Or podium, will always be worth their weight in gold to supporters. Mallorca's Abdon Prats is one.
Alonso is the frontrunner to succeed Jurgen Klopp in the dugout after the German announced he would end his nine-year reign on Merseyside at the end of the season.
Manager Luis Enrique made five changes from the midweek Champions League win over Real Sociedad for the trip to Nantes, with Mbappe making way.
Fans and friends have rallied around Australian football great Mark Bosnich, who was rushed to hospital on Wednesday in Sydney after complaining of chest pains to his co-workers.
The LaLiga side kept PSG largely at bay, with Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele failing to finish off two close chances in the first-half.
After a cagey first half, with Real Sociedad keeping the French giants largely at bay, tensions were rising as the Parisians looked to take the lead.
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Bosnich, 52, won the Premier League title with Manchester United in 2000 and is regarded as a footballing cult hero due to his colourful life on and off the pitch during his heyday.
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PETE JENSON: Tierney moved to Real Sociedad last summer. He was convinced the team was right and Arsenal team-mate Martin Odegaard, who played on loan there, allayed his fears.
The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League returns this week with the start of knockout football following a two month break after the group games.
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