Real Sociedad Targets Arsen Zakharyan Amid Transfer Talks
Spanish club Real Sociedad has entered into an agreement with Dynamo Moscow over the transfer of midfielder Arsen Zakharyan, according to reports from Sport Express. The development signals serious intent from the Basque side as they push to add depth and playmaking quality to their engine room for the coming season.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that Real Sociedad is now discussing a personal contract with Zakharyan. The early stages of the negotiations centered on core terms, setting a favorable framework for a potential move. At present, Zakharyan is training with Dynamo, and his appearance in the next match against Baltika remains uncertain as the parties work through the final details.
The Russian midfielder previously drew interest from the Premier League, with Chelsea making an offer around £12.6 million in the summer of 2022. That move collapsed due to sanctions affecting Russian football, a reality that reshaped transfer plans for players like Zakharyan in the years that followed.
Interest in Zakharyan did not fade. This summer, Dutch powerhouses PSV Eindhoven, Ajax Amsterdam, and Feyenoord all registered early intrigue, later reaffirming their pursuit of the talented midfielder. The sustained attention underscores Zakharyan’s rising profile and the appetite among European clubs to add a dynamic, ball‑carrying presence in midfield.
In this season’s Russian Premier League, Zakharyan has already appeared twice, delivering one goal and one assist as Dynamo Moscow has endured a single loss and a single draw in league play. His form on the domestic stage has helped elevate his standing among suitors and kept Real Sociedad ahead in the competition for his signature.
Football analyst Fabrizio Romano has publicly suggested that Zakharyan will become a Real Sociedad player before the weekend concludes, a claim that has added fuel to the ongoing rumors and sparked widespread discussion among fans and pundits alike. While negotiations remain sensitive and subject to medicals and contract finalizations, the sense of anticipation around a possible transfer is palpable across the European football community. (Source: Sport Express)