This article was originally published on www.si.com as Real Madrid ‘Perform Striker Transfer U-Turn’ During Club World Cup. Real Madrid are no longer expected to pursue a new striker during the summer transfer window, with reports suggesting new manager Xabi Alonso has been won over by the emergence of young Gonzalo García.

Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in this 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal matchup on Saturday at MetLife Stadium.

Arsenal sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a £51m deal; Spain international has signed a five-year contract after Arsenal agreed transfer in March; Real Madrid and Liverpool had been interested in Zubimendi;

Arsenal have completed the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal worth almost £60m. The Spain midfielder is the Gunners' second signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrival of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for £5m.

Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who arrives from Real Sociedad after his €60m release clause was activated.Zubimendi, widely considered to be one of the best