There has been a new twist in Martin Zubimendi's transfer saga. Reports emerged on Tuesday claiming that Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign the Real Sociedad m

Arsenal have moved ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi after entering into advanced talks with Real Sociedad to land the midfielder, sources have told ESPN.

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Martin Zubimendi’s future has generated a lot of speculation in recent years, although that looks to be ending as a move to Arsenal is on the cards. Real Sociedad have valiantly held on to their

Martin Zubimendi has made his feelings clear about a transfer to the Premier League. The 25-year-old midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool in the summer after catching eye at Euro 2024,

The midfielder has a release-clause in his current contract worth €60million (£51m), which Arsenal are believed to be ready to meet. Arsenal need to invest in their midfield this summer as both Jorginho and Thomas Partey will be out of contract.

Martin Zubimendi is closing in on a move to the Premier League with Arsenal, just months after the Real Sociedad star turned down a switch to Liverpool to stay in Spain