'Not right time' to join Reds - Zubi

MARTIN Zubimendi has revealed that Mikel Arteta proved very convincing in his decision to join Arsenal.

- By SCOTT TROTTER

Zubimendi joined the Gunners in a £55-million deal this summer, with the north London outfit paying a figure higher than his £51m release clause in order to secure more favourable payment terms with Real Sociedad. The 26-year-old went on to agree a five-year deal with the Gunners - just 12 months after snubbing a move to Liverpool.