Gossip: Arsenal keen on Zubimendi and Sesko
Real Madrid are preparing a final attempt to sign Real Sociedad's 26-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, despite the player being on the verge of a move to Arsenal. (AS - in Spanish, external)Meanwhile, Arsenal have not yet reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for 22-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, although the next round of negotiations has already been scheduled. (Sky Germany, external)Finally, Myles Lewis-Skelly is poised to sign a new contract, despite attracting interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Football Insider, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip column Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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