Arsenal and Real Madrid have been locked in a transfer battle for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi since the start of June. The Gunners have been tracking the Spain international for over 12 months - following his call to reject Liverpool last summer - with Mikel Arteta viewing him as a vital acquisition.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Rodrygo but Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has hinted that the Brazil international is poised to stay in the Spanish capital

Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly had been a target for Real Madrid, although that now seems to be off the table, with the full-back set to pen a fresh deal with the Gunners. For the full article, please click here.