Arsenal transfer news: Gunners set to sign ‘next Sergio Busquets’ – and complete their squad

Arsenal look like pipping Barcelona to sign the ‘next Sergio Busquets’, in a move that would eliminate the last weakness from the Gunners’ squad.

Despite leading the Premier League table for most of the season and securing 50 points in the first half of the campaign, Arsenal’s one weak spot has been evident, with a lack of depth behind Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian has been missing or substituted for every defeat that the Gunners have suffered in all competitions this season, highlighting the need for a quality backup.

Manager Mikel Arteta addressed that issue in January with the short-term signing of Chelsea star, Jorginho. But with the Italy international a completely different profile, the long-term hunt is still on for a player who can replicate everything Partey offers.

“Xavi needs another player instead of [Sergio] Busquets. The number one pick is Martin Zubimendi, from Real Sociedad,” Journalist Eugenio Mateo Serrano told Calciomercato, regarding Barcelona’s search for a long-term No.6.