Arsenal have hit a stumbling block in their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and may be forced to look elsewhere, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta is believed to be keen on signing a new deep-lying midfielder in the summer transfer window and has reportedly admired Zubimendi for quite some time.
There are several midfield players being linked with a move to the Emirates, including Aston Villa s Douglas Luiz .
Both players are expected to cost north of £80million, which is far from ideal, but they have proven themselves to be top Premier League players and would undoubtedly improve Arteta s starting XI.
Mohamed Elneny is expected to leave the Gunners when his contract expires this summer, while the futures of Jorginho who is also so…