The transfer window swings open again this morning, kicking off a 12-week frenzy until the September 1 cut-off . All eyes are on Mikel Arteta to see if he'll finally snag the striker Arsenal are dreaming about. Viktor Gyokeres is still reportedly at the top of the Gunners' wishlist , but the signals are a bit wonky, while Benjamin Sesko's name keeps popping up in the gossip columns. Meanwhile, Arsenal are dead set on wrapping up their deal for Martin Zubimendi, despite Real Madrid's last-minute efforts to swoop in, as per the Spanish press. And Daily Star Sport rounds up all the latest transfer dealings from the Emirates over the past 24 hours... The weekend saw a flurry of chatter that Sweden's hotshot would snub any advances from Manchester United , making Arsenal look like they're in pole position. However, Record, the well-respected Portuguese paper, dropped the bombshell on Sunday that Arsenal's hefty bid got booted out by Sporting. Arsenal reportedly lobbed over an offer totalling about €70m (£60m), but Sporting are playing hardball, insisting on the full whack of the player's £85m buyout clause. "Threats, blackmail and insults don't work with me," barked Sporting president Frederico Varandas. This has supposedly got Arsenal scurrying to find another sharpshooter, with Ollie Watkins' name being thrown into the mix. The circumstances involving Real Sociedad's Zubimendi seem as clear as mud due to contrasting reports. Just a fortnight ago, it seemed all sewn up. Then Real Madrid cranked up their media operations, hinting they might swoop in and snatch the deal. However, it now appears that the La Liga titans are out of the race, paving a clear path for Arsenal to secure one of the most sought-after midfielders for the upcoming season. As of midnight, the window has been gently pushed open again after a six-day break due to the Club World Cup .