Real Madrid Chief’s Decision Spurs Transfer HopesLiverpool’s pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni is back on the agenda as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.