Arsenal they reached an agreement with Real society to sign the midfield star Mikel Merino.
Real had been working on a deal to keep the Spain international in San Sebastian, but now it appears to be moving on.
Merino's current deal in the Basque Country expires in 2025, and with no progress on an extension, the club has accepted an inevitable exit.
The Gunners have presented a package in the region of 30 million euroswhich Real Sociedade has to accept, to avoid a free transfer departure next summer.
According to the latest update from the Daily MirrorArsenal are now in advanced talks, having agreed personal terms with Merino's representatives.
The transfer could be completed in the coming days with Arsenal returning to the UK following their pre-season tour of the USA.
A move for Merino is also likely to mean the end of Arsenal's interest in club-mate Martin Zubimendi, who wants to stay with La Real despite being linked with a move away.
