Olabe is believed to be on Arsenal’s shortlist and the Basque executive has strong links to Mikel Arteta, having signed the midfielder for Sociedad back in 2004. Olabe is not known to have another job lined up but the 57-year-old has earned rave reviews ...

The Arsenal manager is determined to squeeze every last drop of talent and effort from his players, but he still has a long way to go

Arsenal are monitoring Martin Zubimendi’s situation, in the belief they can prove the Real Sociedad player’s most viable destination in the summer. Mikel Arteta wants to add a No 6 to his team, to ensure they have maximum tactical options in midfield.