Arteta wants to add a No 6 to his team as he looks to challenge the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City for titles

Arsenal are monitoring Martin Zubimendi’s situation, in the belief they can prove the Real Sociedad player’s most viable destination in the summer. Mikel Arteta wants to add a No 6 to his team, to ensure they have maximum tactical options in midfield.

The Arsenal manager is determined to squeeze every last drop of talent and effort from his players, but he still has a long way to go