The Gunners are reported to be in pole position to sign the Spanish international after Liverpool failed to bring him to Anfield last summer

Arsenal are pursuing a summer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is a long-term target and has a £51million release clause in his contract. Liverpool and Manchester City have tracked the 25-year-old in the past but it is understood that the Gunners are in pole position to sign him after talks over the past few months.

The latest Liverpool transfer news as the midfielder was close to completing a move to Anfield just last summer with Arsenal now looking his most likely destination.