Arsenal remain confident of clinching a £51m deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad; Liverpool tried to buy him last year; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell S

Martin Zubimendi has a well-publicised £51million release clause in his contract with Real Sociedad, yet Arsenal will pay over the odds to sign the Spanish midfielder this summer

Martin Zubimendi's switch to Arsenal is as ‘good as signed,' though the club will reportedly be shelling out a fee greater than the midfielder's release clause.

Arsenal have reportedly finally agreed a deal with Real Sociedad to sign Martin Zubimendi, but the Gunners will pay more than the midfielder's £51million release clause

Arsenal have been chasing Martin Zubimendi but Real Madrid are looking to swoop in and steal a march as Ian Wright urges the Gunners to consider a move for Ademola Lookman

A separate report from Marca suggests that Real Madrid landing on the scene has 'changed the landscape' of the situation. Arsenal, meanwhile, are said to be 'concerned' that Zubimendi will turn his back on them and hold out for a move to the Bernabeu.

The transfer window has reached deadline day to enable transfers to be made ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup. The window closes at 7pm tonight, before re-opening on June 16 until September 1. Arsenal hope to bring in Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi,

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