Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Arsenal are reportedly working on a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer transfer window. The Spain international rejected a move to Liverpool last year to stay in

A long-running transfer saga may reportedly be coming to an end at last as Arsenal seem to have won the race for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.