Martín Zubimendi has claimed his future remains open despite strong links to Arsenal, and admits new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is his "idol."

Ahead of Spain’s Nations League semi-final against France on Thursday, Zubimendi said: “Of course, there are options, but it’s true that it seems like it’s going to be a d

Martin Zubimendi is expected to be on the move this summer, with both Arsenal and Real Madrid said to be interested in signing the Real Sociedad midfielder – who has now broken his silence on his

Arsenal have taken up the option to extend Albert Sambi Lokonga’s contract by a year. That should enable them to sell him this summer for a reasonable fee. Sevilla had an option to make last season’s loan permanent but have not taken it up. Lokonga’s preference would be to remain in Spain.

Arsenal are set to bank over £2.5million by Marquinhos joining Cruzeiro. The 22-year-old winger is currently on loan at the Brazilian club but he will join them permanently, with the deal including a fee for Arsenal.

Arsenal could get the opportunity to sign a player from the grasp of a Premier League rival. Arsenal could yet hijack Unai Emery and Aston Villa’s deal to sign a player the Gunners have regularly been linked with in the past.