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.

Mikel Arteta's history with Real Sociedad could push Arsenal to transfer-battle victory in their bid to secure Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old Spanish star has become one of the most prominent defensive midfielders in football.

Arsenal are ready to trigger the release clause of Martin Zubimendi, per sources with knowledge of their transfer plans, with the north London side leading the race to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder in the summer.