According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are 'still monitoring' Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi after missing out on the Spanish international last summer. The Reds have started the new season under Arne Slot in spectacular fashion,

While the transfer snub was a big blow for Liverpool at the time, Ryan Gravenberch has stepped up to fill the anchor role in the Reds' midfield. Under new head coach Arne Slot the team has surged five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

It looked as though Martin Zubimendi would end up signing for Liverpool over the summer but he could now end up in North London with Arsenal

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