Arsenal's £51million deal to sign Martin Zubimendi hasn't been completed yet, Marcus Rashford is finding it difficult to quit Manchester United and Liverpool's transfer plans have changed

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.

Liverpool and Arsenal are rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League, and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo appears to be in the Gunners’ sights after injury to Bukayo Saka.

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal made a first offer for Dusan Vlahovic. Plus, Chelsea received a major boost in their pursuit of Kobbie Mainoo and Man Utd have identified a surprising replacement for Marcus Rashford.