Martin Zubimendi is at a crossroads, with both Arsenal and Real Madrid trying desperately to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder, who nearly joined Liverpool last summer, only for the transfer to fall t

Thierry Henry has delivered his verdict on Martin Zubimendi after correcting Guillem Balague's comments about him amid Arsenal's pursuit. Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Zubimendi, who is also attracting interest from Real Madrid.

Arsenal remain confident of clinching a £51m deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad; Liverpool tried to buy him last year; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell S