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.

Gravenberch's rise to prominence comes in stark contrast to his position just six months ago as Slot openly pursued Real Sociedad playmaker Martin Zubimendi. With Liverpool prepared to activate Zubimendi's £51m ($62m) release clause with La Liga, the player changed his mind at the last minute, to remain in San Sebatian.

Arsenal are ready to trigger the release clause of Martin Zubimendi, per sources with knowledge of their transfer plans, with the north London side leading the race to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder in the summer.

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

Arsenal are pursuing a summer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is a long-term target and has a £51million release clause in his contract. Liverpool and Manchester City have tracked the 25-year-old in the past but it is understood that the Gunners are in pole position to sign him after talks over the past few months.

There has been a new twist in Martin Zubimendi's transfer saga. Reports emerged on Tuesday claiming that Arsenal are pursuing a deal to sign the Real Sociedad m

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.