Arsenal is completed a deal to sign the real Sociedad -midfielder Martin Zubimendi, Sky Sports News understands.
There is still work to do, but Arsenal has met the conditions of the £ 51 million release clause in Zubimendi's contract.
As soon as all contractual details are sorted, the Spain International takes a medical before he completes the move.
Although a great priority in the window for Arsenal signs a striker, a midfielder has always been high on the agenda.
Jorginho has confirmed that he will leave the Gunners when his contract expires next month.
Zubimendi was almost at Liverpool last summer, just to change thoughts.
It is assumed that Arsenal then announced their interest in the player. However, they could not close a deal because of the number of midfielders they had in their team.
As soon as Arsenal's interest became clear, it is thought that the 26-year-old was happy to stay in Sociedad for another season before he made the switch to the Emirates.
Arteta has at least £ 100 million to spend this summer
Sky Sports News' main reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
Arteta will have at least £ 100 million to spend on transfers this summer, plus any funds collected by the sale of players.
Arsenal in a very healthy position with regard to the profitability and sustainability rules of the Premier League and they have money to spend in the summer window.
The club is also planning to renew their team to generate further funds to invest in new signing sessions.
Arsenal will also sign a striker this summer, but they have not yet limited their options to one name.
New sports director Andrea Berta is very impressed by Sporting Lisbon's Victor Gyokeres, but RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko also remains a target.