Arsenal would ‘prefer’ to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi over Brighton and Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo this summer, according to reports. 

The Gunners were heavily linked with both players in January; seeing two bids rejected for the Seagull’s star man, but it seems Mikel Arteta has now chosen which of the pair he prefers.

Zubimendi will prove to be a cheaper purchase, too, as he is believed to have a release clause of £52.5m in his contract.