Tag: Imanol Alguacil

France's defender #05 Jules Kounde fights for the ball with Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino during the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Manager confirms Arsenal interest in ‘irreplaceable’ player as deal gets closer

Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil has confirmed Arsenal's widely-reported pursuit of Mikel Merino, with the deal seemingly close to completion.
MALLORCA, SPAIN: Mikel Merino of Real Sociedad celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and Real Sociedad at Estadi de Son Moix on February 18, 2024. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

Mikel Merino to be excluded from weekend’s squad as €35m Arsenal move nears

Arsenal's interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino heats up, with the player likely to be left out of the squad amidst ongoing transfer negotiations.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou on May 20, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal make decision on €60m Martin Zubimendi move

Arsenal have ended their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who prefers a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid or Barcelona.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad reacts during the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou on January 25, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Real Sociedad boss rules out transfer for Arsenal target

Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil insists he has no doubts that Martin Zubimendi will remain at the club this summer, despite links to Arsenal.
Real Sociedad's Kieran Tierney sits on the pitch next to Mikel Oyarzabal during the Spanish league football match between Real Sociedad and Real Betis at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on December 17, 2023. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney suffers fresh injury as manager confirms ‘rupture’

Kieran Tierney has suffered another injury setback on loan with Real Sociedad, with his manager confirming a hamstring rupture.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JULY 02: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad looks on during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on July 02, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta phonecall convinces Odegaard to sign for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta reportedly phoned Martin Odegaard to give the Real Madrid midfielder assurances over the amount of playing time he will get at Arsenal.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JULY 02: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad looks on during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on July 02, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Odegaard joins Arsenal hoping to turn his luck, Real Sociedad ‘not an option’

Arsenal seem to have sealed a deal to bring Martin Odegaard to the club on loan for the remainder of the season.