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How Arsenal landed Martin Zubimendi: Real Madrid's failed propaganda machine, Man City's brief flirtation and what £51m transfer coup means for Declan Rice

Europe's elite had registered their interest. Real Madrid tried to swoop in. But Martin Zubimendi was always going to be an Arsenal player.

The 26-year-old midfield maestro has penned a five-year contract with the north London club for £51million following a battle of sorts to seize him.