Liverpool are set to miss out on long-term transfer target Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad with Arsenal in pole position to complete the move ahead of the s

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 were very interested in a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer only for him to turn down a move but Arsenal could now finally bring him to the Premier League