Spanish outlet Onda Cero claim that Chelsea have been in talks with Deportivo and, having had a first offer rejected for Hernandez, have returned with an improved bid. Hernandez is said to have a £17m release clause. Ronald Araujo is said to be pushing to leave Barcelona, with Arsenal keeping tabs on the situation.

Arsenal's £51million deal to sign Martin Zubimendi hasn't been completed yet, Marcus Rashford is finding it difficult to quit Manchester United and Liverpool's transfer plans have changed

Martin Zubimendi turned down a move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window and also reportedly rejected Barcelona and Bayern Munich around five months ago

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Arsenal are reportedly working on a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer transfer window. The Spain international rejected a move to Liverpool last year to stay in

Liverpool and Arsenal are rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League, and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo appears to be in the Gunners’ sights after injury to Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League