Liverpool boss Arne Slot has lifted the lid on why he wanted to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer. Zubimendi was a top target for the

Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer. The move for the 25-year-old has been worked on for a considerable time and if an agreement is reached will come a year after Liverpool failed in their own bid to sign the Spain international.

Arsenal are ready to trigger the release clause of Martin Zubimendi, per sources with knowledge of their transfer plans, with the north London side leading the race to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder in the summer.

It would be a natural fit for Zubimendi who plays as the lone defensive midfielder at Real Sociedad currently in a 4-1-4-1. It would also allow Rice to cement himself as the left-

The Gunners are reported to be in pole position to sign the Spanish international after Liverpool failed to bring him to Anfield last summer

How Arsenal plan to strengthen in attack either this month or in the summer remains to be seen, but the future of their midfield is becoming clearer. Arsenal are pursuing a summer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi,

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal must be ‘prepared’ amid speculation the club have agreed a deal for Martin Zubimendi amid concerns two senior players will leave in the summer. With the contracts of Thomas Partey and Jorginho set to expire and depart on free transfers,