“If I join Arsenal, there’s one player I absolutely don’t want to play alongside. It’s either they sell him or I’ll cancel my move,” Zubimendi reportedly threatens to pull out of his transfer to Arsenal this summer unless the unnamed player — not Thomas Partey — is sold.

BREAKING: Zubimendi Threatens to Pull Out of Arsenal Move Unless One Player Is Sold — And It’s Not Thomas Partey

Arsenal’s summer transfer business has been thrown into sudden uncertainty following shocking reports emerging from Spain today. Real Sociedad midfield maestro Martín Zubimendi, long considered one of Mikel Arteta’s top targets, has reportedly issued a dramatic ultimatum regarding his proposed move to the Emirates.

According to multiple sources close to the deal, Zubimendi has made it clear to Arsenal’s hierarchy that he refuses to share a dressing room with one particular Arsenal player — and unless the club offloads this individual in the upcoming summer window, he is prepared to pull the plug on his much-anticipated transfer to North London.

“He’s the only Arsenal player I don’t want to play with if I come,” Zubimendi is alleged to have said. “Either they sell him, or I cancel my move.”

In a twist that has left many fans guessing, insiders have confirmed that the player in question is not Thomas Partey — a name many would have assumed considering ongoing rumors about Partey’s potential exit. However, the identity of the player remains a mystery for now, fueling speculation and heated debates among Arsenal supporters online.

Zubimendi, widely admired for his calmness in possession, defensive awareness, and ability to dictate the tempo of games, has been one of La Liga’s standout midfielders over the past few seasons. His potential addition to Arteta’s squad was seen as a significant upgrade and a step towards making Arsenal genuine Premier League and Champions League contenders next season.

The situation now leaves Arsenal’s management and Mikel Arteta with a major decision to make. Do they bow to the Spaniard’s demands and part ways with the unnamed player to secure the services of one of Europe’s most promising midfielders, or risk missing out on a top target over internal squad conflicts?

Fans have already begun urging the club to act swiftly. “Arteta should do the needful before we miss out on this midfield maestro,” one supporter lamented on social media, a sentiment echoed by many in the Arsenal fanbase.

As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Arsenal to see how they navigate this unexpected twist in their transfer plans.