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 have moved ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi after entering into advanced talks with Real Sociedad to land the midfielder, sources have told ESPN.

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.

Martin Zubimendi’s future has generated a lot of speculation in recent years, although that looks to be ending as a move to Arsenal is on the cards. Real Sociedad have valiantly held on to their