It would be fair to say that the news Arsenal are understood to be attempting to sign Noni Madueke, with football.london aware of an agreement on personal terms, has rocked the hornet’s nest. Madueke’s time with Chelsea would not be described as an overwhelming success.

How Arsenal beat Real Madrid to sign Martin Zubimendi and why he can be Mikel Arteta's game-changer - World-class midfielder could take Gunners to the next level

After months of negotiations, and years of interest, Mikel Arteta finally has his man. Martin Zubimendi, the 26-year-old Spain international, has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract for a fee of around €65million (£55.