Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot have finally learned who Zubimendi will sign for this summer - and with the two players he is at risk of forcing out also having come to light

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.

Arne Slot has revealed that Liverpool wanted to sign Martin Zubimendi due to his ability to play between the opposition’s pressing lines. The Reds seem set to miss out on a deal for the Real Sociedad midfielder.

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.

Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer and Arne Slot has spoken about the failed move, with Arsenal are now eyeing the Real Sociedad midfielder

Liverpool had agreed a deal with La Liga side Real Sociedad, however, Martin Zubimendi decided to stay at his boyhood club in the summer

Latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip as a potential boost emerges from Liverpool in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi

Arne Slot has offered some fascinating insight into what he wants from players in the holding midfield positions for Liverpool, with big praise for Ryan Gravenberch.