Prior to pushing Arsenal to pursue Zubimendi, Arteta encouraged the club to enquire about the availability of his Real Sociedad teammate Mikel Merino, who he saw as the perfect fit for the left-eight position.

Mikel Arteta has been told he must replace Gunners striker Kai Havertz after Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United. Arsenal are the most successful team in FA Cup history but will not be adding to their 14 trophies after losing on penalties to United at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's involvement will be a "crucial factor" in determining whether a top transfer target will join them.

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.

Mikel Arteta has been tipped to sell an Arsenal midfielder after the Gunners secured a deal to sign Martin Zubimendi. It was reported on Tuesday that Arsenal had reached an agreement with La Liga side Real Sociedad to sign Zubimendi at the end of the season.

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League