Martin: Zubimendi is going to be the number six that most thought Rice would be before Arteta saw him as a number eight. Hopefully he frees Martin Odegaard up as well. Sam: It's a very good signing and a crucial one as well.

After months of negotiations, and years of interest, Mikel Arteta finally has his man. Martin Zubimendi, the 26-year-old Spain international, has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract for a fee of around €65million (£55.

Arsenal have officially completed the signing of defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.The Gunners opted against triggering Zubimendi’s €60 million release clause in one lump