Because the paperwork for Zubimendi’s switch has been completed all parties are relaxed about the scheduling of the medical, but there is a will to wrap up the formalities of the deal swiftly.
Once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce Zubimendi’s signing.
Zubimendi has a reported £51m release clause, with all payment structures between Sociedad and Arsenal already agreed.
Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Zubimendi and have been working on a deal to sign him for a number of months.
In addition to Zubimendi’s imminent arrival, the Gunners want to sign a new centre-forward, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres among their preferred targets.
Talks over new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are also ongoing.
