Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino for some time now, and it appears that the Gunners are finally closing in on a deal.Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino for some time now, and it appears that the Gunners are finally closing in on a deal. According to a report from Diario Vasco, Merino has decided that Arsenal’s offer is the most attractive, and he is now set to join the Gunners. The report claims that Merino’s decision is based on both the financial and sporting aspects of the proposal, and that he has rejected a move to Atletico Madrid in favour of Arsenal. However, it is also said that if a move to Arsenal does not go through, Merino will see out his contract at Real Sociedad and leave on a free transfer next summer. Atletico Madrid are not giving up on their pursuit of Merino, and it is claimed that Diego Simeone could be a potential deciding factor in the midfielder’s decision. Simeone is said to be able to offer Merino a ‘very important’ role in his squad for next season, something that may not necessarily be the case at Arsenal. The Gunners have developed a strong midfield presence in recent years, and a regular starting spot may not be feasible in North London.
Arsenal have now left for their pre-season in the United States, but are still waiting for their first summer signing.
However, there may be more confidence in their summer activities as they approach one of their major goals.
Riccardo Calafiori signed for Arsenal two weeks ago and now the deal has finally been completed.
Calafiori is now in the final stages of signing for Arsenal as the Gunners look to open their contract for the summer.
And for Mikel Arteta it could also be a case of London buses, with another of their summer targets now keen to move to the Emirates.
Arsenal may have been searching the market for a long time this summer, but they now appear to be on a roll.
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Midfielder has now decided Arsenal is the club for him
The Gunners are in for a big summer as Arteta hopes to finally get his team to dethrone Manchester City.
Arsenal have come close to winning the title in the last two seasons, but have failed to deliver the desired results each time.
But the feeling must remain that, with the right squad, this could be the year Arsenal can assert their dominance at the top of the league.
And they may already find that some of their target groups are joining the project in North London over the summer.
According to Diario Vasco, Mikel Merino has decided that Arsenal’s offer is the most attractive.
His decision is based on both the financial and sporting aspects of the proposal, as it would mean rejecting a major European club.
Atletico Madrid also showed interest in the Spain international this summer, but he has passed them up in favour of the Gunners.
However, it is also said that if a move to Arsenal does not go through, Merino will see out his contract at Real Sociedad and leave on a free transfer next summer.
Atletico Madrid not giving up in race for Mikel Merino
Despite the report claiming a move to the capital is not the preferred option for the ‘world class’ midfielder, Atleti will not give up this summer.
Diego Simeone is said to be seen as a potential deciding factor when it comes to deciding the fate of Euro 2024 soon.
It is claimed that Atlético can offer Merino a ‘very important’ role in their squad for next season, something that may not necessarily be the case at Arsenal.
The Gunners have developed a strong midfield presence in recent years and a regular starting spot may not be feasible in North London.
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