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.

Arsenal are close to finalising a deal to sign Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi while Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is wanted Barcelona manager Hansi Flick after his move AC Milan became at