ARSENAL have landed their “Tier One” £51m signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The 26-year-old Spaniard arrives at the Emirates on a five-year-deal – the Gunners’ second capture

At half-time of last year’s European Championship final against England, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente had a simple message for his players. “Let’s be ourselves,” he told his team, in a speech filmed by Amazon’s documentary-makers.

Zubimendi can be described as a metronome, with his ability in possession making him a strong fit at the base of Arsenal's midfield. Many pundits and fans have thought of Decan Rice as the club's defensive midfielder, but the Englishman has been primarily used by Arteta in a number eight role.