Arsenal fully expect Martin Zubimendi to report for the beginning of pre-season amid clarity over Real Madrid potentially hijacking the move, and David Ornstein has revealed why a switch to north London isn't yet official.

Arsenal have agreed a new fee to sign Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of Real Madrid, according to reports. Mikel Arteta has made Zubimendi, 26, one of his top transfer targets this summer. The Real Sociedad star came close to joining Arsenal’s Premier League rivals Liverpool last summer but ended up rejecting the move.

David Ornstein has insisted that Arsenal see a deal for Martin Zubimendi as 'done and signed' amid reports of a Real Madrid