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Arsenal have been linked with several midfielders ahead of the summer window, as Mikel Arteta aims to strengthen his options in the middle of the park. Thomas Partey looks set to leave after an injury-ridden season, and a new defensive midfielder could help Declan Rice thrive in a more advanced midfield role. Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is among the players Arteta has his eye on, as is Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes, who has a £100m release clause. This price tag could make a deal complicated, but it has now emerged that Arsenal may not need to pay the full asking price for him. Arsena…

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