Premier League
Mikel Merino close to Arsenal agreement
Arsenal's pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is close to an agreement, after the Gunners reportedly had a third offer approved with one or two terms to agree before a transfer can commence. Merino has been left out of Sociedad's squads
Arsenal
's transfer business will likely be complete should former
Newcastle United mdifielder Merino make the move to North London, and the Gunners will pay around £20 million for a player who has just one year remaining on his deal.
The Gunners have looked to add quality this summer and have a hole to fill after Emile Smith-Rowe departed for Fulham .
Jokin Aperribay, the Sociedad president, said of Merino's move to Arsenal : "We will talk to Arsenal and defend the interests of Real Sociedad. When we consider that the offer is good, we will say yes."
"We know what Merino's wishes are, so we decided not to call him up."
The Gunners have looked to add quality this summer and have a hole to fill after Emile Smith-Rowe departed for Fulham .
Jokin Aperribay, the Sociedad president, said of Merino's move to Arsenal : "We will talk to Arsenal and defend the interests of Real Sociedad. When we consider that the offer is good, we will say yes."
"We know what Merino's wishes are, so we decided not to call him up."