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-

A second club has emerged in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, it has been reported. The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that Arsenal were set to sign the Spain midfielder in the summer, with his current club wanting to at least keep him in Sociedad until the end of the current season.

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.

There has been a new twist in Martin Zubimendi's transfer saga. Reports emerged on Tuesday claiming that Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign the Real Sociedad m

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the second half of the January transfer window. The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for Martin Zubimendi, a deal that is reportedly likely to happen in the summer, while Gabriel Jesus’s injury has accelerated plans for a new striker.

There are reports Arsenal are interested in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Daily Mail have reported that the Gunners will land Zubimendi at the end of the season. When approached, the Gunners would not comment on any deal or speculation surrounding a move for the 25-year-old.

Arsenal’s prospects of landing a marquee signing in the form of Martin Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad and Spain midfield star, have suffered a blow with the revelation that a rival club is making a charge to sign the player.

With Jorginho and Thomas Partey both the wrong side of 30 years old and out of contract in the summer, Mikel Arteta needs reinforcements and Zubimendi has been considered a dream signing for the manager for a while.

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in a £51m summer deal. (Mail, external) Meanwhile, Gunners midfielder Jorginho, whose contract expires in the summer,

Mikel Arteta may have a secret weapon that could favour Arsenal in their transfer battle against Liverpool for Spanish star Martin Zubimendi