According Sports world, Arsenal are willing to do everything possible to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.
The Gunners are looking for a new midfielder and Merino is the main target. The club have already reached an agreement Personal terms with Spanish, but Sports world They claim that they have not made a formal statement transfer offer.
Arsenal are determined to go for the 28-year-old, but Real Sociedad have only received one offer from Atletico. Diego Simeone's side tried to sign him alongside Robin Le Normand, but the midfielder was not keen on the idea of joining the Madrid giants.
Matter of time
The Gunners recently finalised the transfer of Emile Smith Rowe to their London rivals, Fulham. After a couple of weeks of negotiations, the Cottagers finally reached an agreement. Smith Rowe also gave the green light to play regularly in the first team.
Arsenal will look to use the funds to buy a new midfielder. Merino has a different profile to Smith Rowe, but would be a solid signing for the Gunners due to his strong defensive attributes and ability to contribute to goals.
The Spaniard won the most duels in Europe's big five leagues last season. He was also brilliant with his recoveries, tackling and ability to clear his lines. Merino, who was praised as world class For Kieran Tierney, he was also effective in attack with 8 goals and 5 assists in all competitions for Real Sociedad.
Merino's distribution has been average at Real Sociedad, but he should do better in that aspect as well, as Arsenal have a high proportion of possession compared to Real Sociedad. The manager could use him in rotation. Mikel Arteta based on the opponent.
With personal terms already agreed, it could be just a matter of time before he moves to north London. Merino has entered the final year of his contract and Real Sociedad will be forced to sell him as it seems unlikely he will consider renewing.
