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.

Real Madrid remain intent on trying to sign top right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool in the current January transfer window.Even though there is confidence that the England star will

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. Here are four players who Los Blancos previously signed from the English Premier League club.

Arsenal closing in on signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer,