Agreement reached: Arsenal reach agreement to sign “magnificent” £50m+ star as he arrives in Emirates ahead of medical tomorrow
Arsenal FC are closing in on another major summer transfer window acquisition. According to multiple outlets, the Gunners, who beat Wolves today 2-0 in their Premier League season opener, have agreed personal terms with Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.
According to reports, the North London club saw their initial bid of £21.5 million knocked back, but they have since returned with a bid of £30 million, in an attempt to get this over the line.
Once that happens, we’ll be off and running, as this situation is escalating quickly. Merino, 28, will be left out of the squad for Sociedad’s season opener tomorrow, as talks between the two sides advance.
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil explained his decision:
“We worked with the idea that we would count on him, but I decided to leave him out of the squad. He told me that he was ready to help. He wanted to be on the pitch.
“We are the ones who are here.
“There are open talks with other clubs and this decision is the best for them, for the club and for me.”
Merino is a Spanish international, which means he’s a part of the national federation that is synonymous with winning right now. Espana won the Olympic gold in Paris and the European Championships in Germany.
They’re also the holders of the Women’s World Cup.
As Arsenal try to finally close the deal in winning the league title, this year, maybe adding another player with trophy lifting experience can help.
