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.

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, though FootballTransfers understands there is still a slight sticking point that could yet block a deal for the Spain international.

It would be a natural fit for Zubimendi who plays as the lone defensive midfielder at Real Sociedad currently in a 4-1-4-1. It would also allow Rice to cement himself as the left-