Ramajo calls him 'el cerebro del futuro' - the brain of the future. Spain international Zubimendi, 26, rejected a move to Liverpool last summer and is now joining their title rivals. There he is most likely to link up with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in a midfield three.

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.