According to reports, Arsenal have joined Premier League rivals Liverpool in the race to sign Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.

While Manchester City are said to have 'looked' at Zubimendi, Arsenal are seriously weighing up whether to test Sociedad's resolve. And as if the stars have aligned perfectly for Arteta, one of Zubimendi's big-hitting rival suitors - Liverpool - may no longer have a need to sign the Spanish international.

Premier League giants Arsenal have been backed to "cash in" on three players "not in" head coach Mikel Arteta's "plans" in the coming months.

Arsenal have momentarily moved six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri provided the goals to stop the rot for the Gunners, following a four-match winless run in the top flight.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at anyone questioning Bukayo Saka's commitment to England by insisting he would "send an MRI scan" to prove the winger was injured during this month's international break.

Mikel Arteta hints at squad shake-up as key players return for Arsenal’s clash with Nottingham Forest leaving some to question their position in the squad