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.

As one of the leaders in Arsenal’s dressing room, Declan Rice would have been over the moon to witness his side return to winning ways with a dominant 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Rice claimed Tottenham are an “open team” and as a result,

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised the attacking performance of his teammates in the north London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur, saying they could have scored 10 goals in the 2-1 triumph.