Arsenal confirmed that Ben White had undergone a minor procedure after suffering with joint problems confirmed by Mikel Arteta during the last run of games

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.

Talk of the Mikel Arteta endgame has enraged Arsenal fans who are absolutely sure the Spaniard is not failing.

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

Arsenal are in the process of looking to replace the now-resigned sporting director Edu Gaspar. The Brazilian surprised the club to a degree when he announced he would be leaving amid links to Evangelos Marinakis’ multi-club model.