Arsenal, Liverpool transfer blow amid ‘tension rise’ with ‘disturbing’ scenario created at ‘obsessed’ club

According to reports, Real Sociedad want to keep one of Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, who have been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool, respectively.

recently expressed an interest in signing , who has also been linked with Bayern Munich, and FC Barcelona.

It has been widely reported that the Spanish international does not want to leave Sociedad, however, David Ornstein has reported that he is expected to accept a move to Anfield if the two clubs can agree on a fee.

Arsenal have previously been interested but are reportedly prioritising Zubimendi s club and national team team-mate Merino.

The former Newcastle United player is out of contract next year and is believed to be available for around £25million.

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