They touched upon the pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, the sale of Ayden Heaven to Manchester United, a possible summer budget and attacking options. Inside Arsenal's transfer window: Arteta's Watkins enthusiasm, late Morata interest and Nypan talks

While Arsenal did not make any signings in the January transfer window, summer deals for RB Leipzig's Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 21, and Real Sociedad's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, may have progressed.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Arsenal in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Leading 2-0 from the first leg of their League Cup semifinal, can Newcastle finish the job off against in-form Arsenal?

Wednesday brings the end of the Champions League league phase with Matchday 8, which could bring chaos unparalleled in the history of the tournament, maybe even the sport. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.