Arsenal set for Martin Zubimendi response after green light for £51m transfer

are likely to see say his goodbyes to on Sunday - and his reaction could clarify his future.

. It is a breakthrough for Arsenal in the transfer saga regarding the Spanish midfielder with clubs like , Barcelona and Bayern Munich also having been interested in him.

avoiding any negotiation with Sociedad, or to pay the fee across instalments which will involve communication between the two parties with the Gunners likely hoping for a favourable payment package.

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Before any official decision is made regarding Zubimendi's future, the 26-year-old will have to play his final home game for the club he has been with since the age of 12. They will face Girona at the Reale Arena on Sunday evening with his side needing a win to have any chance of securing European football next season.

Clarification could emerge in relation to the midfielders future based on how he reacts after the full-time whistle is blown. If the 26-year-old is brought to tears, it could confirm his exit.

football.london understands that , however, it isn't fully done yet with the fee still needing to be paid to Sociedad.

A key benefit that will come from Arsenal paying for the midfielder in instalments is the possibility of freeing up funds for Arteta to use for further investment. The Spanish manager, along with Arsenal sporting director , are also targeting two signings in attack, one in defence and an addition to their goalkeeping unit, as football.london understands.

Reports continue to link Arsenal with the likes of , and are on Arsenal's list of potential strikers. The forward will likely cost too much for the Gunners with a reported price tag of over £100m. Gyokeres and Sesko, on the other hand, are said to be worth £75m each, so it would be a significant investment from Arsenal.

But for now, all Gunners eyes will be on the Reale Arena this weekend — not just for Sociedad’s European hopes, but for what may be Zubimendi’s emotional send-off before possibly starting a new chapter in north London.