The scheming, deep-lying midfielder is a long-term target for the Gunners after shining at the same Basque club which Mikel Arteta grew up supporting and, eventually, playing for. Liverpool had been on the cusp of signing Zubimendi only to be snubbed last summer.

Arsenal great Thierry Henry has said that the club should have achieved more in the last three seasons under manager Mikel Arteta.

Thierry Henry says it is only normal that people are questioning Arsenal ’s lack of silverware under Mikel Arteta and has urged the club to sign “a proper nine” this summer. Arsenal won the FA Cup back in 2020, during Arteta’s first season in charge, but since then they have not lifted a major trophy.