'It's going to be a different, long summer' - Martin Zubimendi appears to cast doubt on Arsenal move as he insists he has no idea if he will leave Real Sociedad

Zubimendi is reportedly close to joining Arsenal, with a medical seemingly set to be completed after a £51 million ($69m) deal was agreed between the two clubs. Now, though, the midfielder appears to have left the door ajar to the prospect of remaining in Spain.

Zubimendi has claimed that he is not sure if he will end the summer in Spain, although he did confirm that he has yet to undergo a medical with the Gunners. The Spain international is a top target for the north London club but both Sociedad's president and technical director have hinted he could stay.

Zubimendi told Radiogaceta de los Deportes: "Of course there are options, but it's true that it seems like it's going to be a different, long summer, and I don't know how it will end. I don't think thinking about that right now is my priority. I'm here with the national team, which I think is already quite demanding, and if I have to say something, then I will."

Asked about the reports that he had undergone a medical, he replied:  "It's an example of what surrounds football. Many times I wake up in the morning and read things that I didn't know I had done. That was a clear example. It's true that I don't take it very seriously, but anyway, I uploaded those photos to emphasize a little that it wasn't exactly the reality that was happening."

It remains to be seen if Zubimendi will end up at Arsenal. A deal that looked set to be rubber-stamped is now somewhat in doubt.