Playmaker formerly played in the Premier League.
Mikel Merino is a major midfield target that ARSENAL is getting closer to acquiring.
Real Sociedad’s La Liga campaign began with a 2-1 loss to Real Vallecano, and the Spaniard was left out of their starting lineup.
Mikel Merino could be heading to North LondonCredit: Getty
The playmaker won Euro 2024 with SpainCredit: Getty
He has Premier League experience with NewcastleCredit: PA:Press AssociationPresident Jokin Aperribay has now stated that negotiations are taking on and that a settlement is feasible with the Gunners.He stated, according to Chris Wheatley: “Unfortunately, Arsenal—one of the teams we didn’t want to show up—showed up.””We will accept the offer if we believe it to be good.”We did not call Merino up [to the squad] because we are aware of his wishes.”Prior to Sunday’s match, Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil acknowledged that Merino’s absence was because of a possible sale.He stated: “I’ve left Merino out of the squad as there are talks with other clubs… and this is the best solution now.”Arsenal is getting ready to make a better offer of £30 million in order to complete the transfer after their previous approach of £21.5 million was turned down.Edu, the sporting director, has been actively involved in the discussions for 28-year-old winner of Euro 2024.
Former Newcastle ace Merino has one year remaining on his contract and played a pivotal role for Spain in Germany this summer.
He scored the crucial second goal against Germany in the quarter-finals, a looping header that found the net in the 119th minute, securing Spain’s victory.
The star also contributed to Spain’s 2-1 win over England in the final, coming on during the closing stages to help see out the match.
Last season the midfielder made 45 appearances across all competitions for Sociedad, scoring eight goals.
The Gunners have already secured Italian international defender Riccardo Calafiori for £42million and made David Raya’s loan move from Brentford permanent.