On multiple occasions it has looked as if Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi was a done deal to Arsenal this summer. In January it was reported that the Gunners were very confident in getting a deal

Arsenal chiefs are facing a renewed Real Madrid threat after Los Blancos swooped in to win the race for Bournemouth starlet Dean Huijsen.

The Gunners have had a long-standing interest in the Real Sociedad star, and his decision to stay in La Liga last summer came as a disappointment. While he was also close to joining Liverpool, Zubimendi opted to remain with his current club for one more campaign.