Arsenal have a big reason to believe that Brazilian forward Rodrygo will join from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.

The most significant development on the transfers front was the arrival of Martin Zubimendi in London. The 26-year-old Spain international flew in to meet with Arsenal officials and complete the formalities of his €65million move from Real Sociedad.

If it was up to me, of course [I want him at Arsenal]!" New Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso was expected to hold talks with Rodrygo following his appointment, and two weeks ago said of the player: "He's a Madrid player and I will have a conversation with everyone because we need to do so.