Arsenal told to pay £34m to sign 28yo midfielder

Arsenal have been told to pay £34 million to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino before the transfer deadline, according to Mundo Deportivo.

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Aug 21 2024
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The Gunners have been locked in negotiations with Sociedad for Merino for the last few weeks, but they have yet to find a suitable agreement.

They recently made an improved offer of £30m for the 28-year-old, but the La Liga outfit want at least £34m to sanction his summer departure.

Sociedad's president has flown to the English capital today and it is anticipated that a suitable deal will be negotiated pretty soon.

The Spanish outfit are aware that Merino wants to join the Gunners this month and they want a quick resolution to find a replacement.

Merino has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners. He has turned down Atletico Madrid for a move to the north London giants.

It is only a matter of time before Merino makes the switch. Arsenal will be hoping to involve him in the squad before the international break.