Arsenal will step up their bid to signal Mikel Merino from Actual Sociedad in the summertime switch window, in line with GiveMeSport. Liverpool try to signal Martin Zubimendi from Sociedad, and now Arsenal plan to up their recreation and get a deal finished for Merino.
“Arsenal are urgently trying to attain an settlement for Merino in mild of Liverpool trying to prise teammate Zubimendi away from Actual Sociedad, in line with GMS sources, and there may be an growing expectation {that a} formal provide can be lodged by the capital membership within the coming days,” states the report.
The report provides: “GMS sources have been knowledgeable that Arsenal have been shifting ahead with their proposed transfer for Merino for the reason that finish of final week, with discussions attributable to proceed with Actual Sociedad on Thursday, and Arteta is satisfied that his qualities on the ball will praise Rice after prioritising making enhancements in entrance of the backline.”
Merino has been on the books of Sociedad since 2018 when he joined from Newcastle United. The 28-year-old Spain worldwide defensive midfielder scored 5 targets and gave three assists in 27 begins and 5 substitute appearances in La Liga final season.