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's £51million deal to sign Martin Zubimendi hasn't been completed yet, Marcus Rashford is finding it difficult to quit Manchester United and Liverpool's transfer plans have changed

No Kyle Walker again either for Manchester City at Brentford, while Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush starts for Eintracht Frankfurt against Freiburg in the Bundesliga as talks continue over a move to the Etihad Stadium. West Ham have held talks with RB Leipzig over a loan deal for striker Andre Silva.

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.

The midfielder has a release-clause in his current contract worth €60million (£51m), which Arsenal are believed to be ready to meet. Arsenal need to invest in their midfield this summer as both Jorginho and Thomas Partey will be out of contract.

Arsenal are in desperate need of a new forward following Gabriel Jesus' injury lay-off but the Gunners have seen a first bid rejected for a top target

Those setbacks for the Champions appeared to open up a gap for either Arsenal or Liverpool to steal in but a fresh update from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the move to Man

Liverpool and Arsenal are rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League, and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo appears to be in the Gunners’ sights after injury to Bukayo Saka.