Martin Zubimendi is expected to sign for Arsenal in early July, despite rumours circulating last week that Real Madrid are attempting to hijack the deal. Reports had emerged that Xabi Alonso wants Zubimendi at the Bernabeu, and even called the player to try and convince him to ditch his move to the Emirates.

ARSENAL have drawn up a Plan C after becoming frustrated with the transfer sagas surrounding Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners are desperate for a world-class forward this summer to

ARSENAL have a HUGE summer of business to take care of in the transfer market. The Gunners are reportedly ‘bidding hard’ for Nico Williams and reports even suggest that the Spanish

Benjamin Sesko is in direct talks with Arsenal about a move, although Leipzig are now said to be remaining firm on asking for his £67 million release clause. The North Londoners had expected to pay closer to £60 million.

According to Sky Sports Germany, Bayern and Arsenal have both shortlisted the Japan international as a target this summer. The Gunners are looking at numerous profiles who could fit the bill in north London, and Mitoma is one of those who new sporting director Andrea Berta has taken a shine to.

But while Gyokeres is keen to push through a switch to the Emirates, the player’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has become embroiled in a bitter feud with Sporting’s president, Frederico Varandas, over a proposed transfer fee for the Primeira Liga top scorer.

The main summer transfer window has officially reopened with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool set to finalise some big deals. Arsenal, who are confident of signing Martin Zubimendi despite reported interest from Real Madrid,

Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta know the point at which summer deals must be completed to give the best chance of success