Arsenal have agreed personal terms on a four-year contract with Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino as they close in on signing a £25million deal, according to multiple sources.
According to French source Sport's zone,
The Gunners recently announced the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and are now close to closing in on another of their top summer targets.
Merino is one of Arsenal's top priorities and Fabricius Romano He claims they have reached an agreement on personal terms with the midfielder interested in moving to the Emirates Stadium. Sport's zone says the 28-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with the Gunners.
Romano adds that Arsenal are now close to agreeing a deal with Real Sociedad for a £25m deal and talks between the two clubs are now at an advanced stage as they look to work out the finer details.
Good signing
The Gunners strengthened their midfield with Declan Rice and Kai Havertz Last summer, but the manager Mikel Arteta He will want more quality to increase the club's chances of winning the title. Premier league.
Merino would be an ideal addition for the club, given that he has the physical qualities to adapt quickly to the Premier League. He is fantastic at winning duels and is not afraid of making tackles.
The Euro 2024 winner also likes to win the ball back regularly and can clear his lines with good reliability.world class' The star has entered the final year of his contract with Real Sociedad and Arsenal have taken advantage of the situation.
At £25m, he could be considered a bargain signing given that he is in the prime of his career. Merino would be a good short-term signing for Arsenal.
The Gunners have focused on young signings with potential in recent years, but the club have also brought in experienced faces such as Jorginho and Leandro Trossard, who have added depth and quality to the squad.
Merino would fall into a similar category. He may not be a guaranteed starter for the Gunners, but he would give them more defensive security. He also possesses the ability to contribute to goals.
