Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Martin Zubimendi as the Gunners plot a bid for Noni Madueke. Zubimendi joins Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract. His arrival is expected to be followed by the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford as part of a midfield overhaul following the departures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey.

Mikel Arteta has given his thoughts on the signing of Martin Zubimendi following his big-money move to the club. He and Andrea Berta were both speaking in the wake of the announcement that he had made the move to north London.

ARSENAL have landed their “Tier One” £51m signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The 26-year-old Spaniard arrives at the Emirates on a five-year-deal – the Gunners’ second capture