Martín Zubimendi, midfielder for Real Sociedad and the Spanish national team, is the main target of Real Madrid.

Liverpool had agreed a deal with La Liga side Real Sociedad, however, Martin Zubimendi decided to stay at his boyhood club in the summer

Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer. The move for the 25-year-old has been worked on for a considerable time and if an agreement is reached will come a year after Liverpool failed in their own bid to sign the Spain international.

Arne Slot has revealed that Liverpool wanted to sign Martin Zubimendi due to his ability to play between the opposition’s pressing lines. The Reds seem set to miss out on a deal for the Real Sociedad midfielder.

Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer and Arne Slot has spoken about the failed move, with Arsenal are now eyeing the Real Sociedad midfielder

Latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip as a potential boost emerges from Liverpool in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi

Arne Slot has offered some fascinating insight into what he wants from players in the holding midfield positions for Liverpool, with big praise for Ryan Gravenberch.