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.

Arsenal have been handed a fresh injury blow as Ben White has undergone a minor knee procedure during the international break. According to The Standard, the 27-year-old has been playing through

Ben White undergoes minor procedure to help solves issues suffered during Arsenal fixtures as injury list grows

Arsenal defender Ben White has undergone minor knee surgery as injury problems continue to mount for Mikel Arteta. White, 24, a permanent fixture in the Gunners starting XI at right-back, has been playing through the pain barrier for a number of weeks.