It’s that time of the year again, where Twitter melts, fans stalk flight radar apps, and every other club seems to be signing players faster than you can say “Here we go.” Meanwhile, Arsenal? Quiet. Too quiet.
But hold your Emirates-branded horses, Gooners. There’s actually a method to this slow-burn madness, and no, it’s not Edu on vacation (probably).
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Arsenal’s Summer Window: Delayed, Not Denied
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While rivals like Liverpool and Manchester City are handing out contracts like it’s Black Friday, Arsenal are playing the patience game. No confirmed summer signings yet but there’s a very Arsenal reason for it.
The Gunners are set to land Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, a deal that’s been brewing since February. Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s happening. But here’s the kicker, due to accounting technicalities on the Spanish side, the deal can’t be officially confirmed until July. Sociedad didn’t want the transfer to reflect on their books until the new fiscal year. Very spreadsheet-core.
£55 Million, But Make It Instalments
Arsenal also pulled a classic negotiation flex, choosing to pay up to £55 million in structured instalments rather than activating Zubimendi’s £51 million release clause. Why? Because direct clause payments go to La Liga first. Instalments go straight to Sociedad. Everyone wins, except the impatient fans.
Why No Other Announcements Yet?
Two words: Summer holidays.
Many of Arsenal’s top targets, including Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and Rodrygo, are still sipping cocktails somewhere far from London Colney. According to The Times, most clubs aren’t keen to start shelling out wages before July 1st. Makes sense. Why pay for suntanning?
Why This Delay Could Bite Back
The main downside? Delaying signings could mess with pre-season plans. You want your new signings to get in, vibe with Arteta’s tactics, and learn to properly yell “man on!” before flying out for summer tours. Every extra week of delay could count when the season starts.
Sesko Watch: This One Could Move Fast
If there’s one deal that could get wrapped up before you finish reading another ITK tweet, it’s Benjamin Sesko. Leipzig want to sell early and reinvest, which could mean The Gunners get a head start before the July rush.
So yes, it’s a bit nerve-wracking. But the Gunners aren’t sleeping, they’re strategizing. Chill, hydrate, and maybe rewatch “The Invincibles” documentary to pass the time. July is coming. So is Zubimendi.
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