Arsenal have successfully seen off interest from Real Madrid in Martin Zubimendi. The Real Sociedad midfielder had agreed to a deal with Arsenal last month, but the word from the Spanish capital was

Real Madrid miss out on transfer target, who is now close to joining Arsenal but Los Blancos eye a bigger prize.

Arsenal would also like to add a wide player. As mentioned in The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet on May 16, the La Liga pair of Nico Williams and Rodrygo is of particular interest. Arsenal’s coaching staff are huge fans of both, but a deal for either player would present some financial challenges. There is also interest in Anthony Gordon.