Liverpool reportedly triggered Zubimendi’s affordable £60 million ($81.3 million) release clause in 2024 only to be rejected by the player. That same summer, Arsenal bought his Real Sociedad teammate Mikel Merino and, as has now been revealed, greased the wheels for Zubimendi’s arrival.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is of the opinion the Gunners must continue to recruit before the transfer deadline if they are to compete at the top end of the Premier League table this coming season. It follows the North Londoners' acquisition of Martin Zubimendi,

Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.

Arsenal teenager and England international Lewis-Skelly has been captured on video performing the Swedish striker's celebration in response to news that Gyokeres could be set to join Arsenal this summer.