La Liga Club Real Sociedad is prepared to lose Mikel Merino this summer as major teams like Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid show interest in him.
This means that the Gunners may be able to recruit Merino for as low as £25 million, which would put them in a competitive position.
The Spain player, who was not a lock to start for his country when they won Euro 2024 this summer, appears to be a strong match for Arsenal after making an impression in La Liga.
Arsenal is currently lacking in midfield options, reports Caught Offside.
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Mikel Arteta needs to replace the aging and prone to injury Thomas Partey and Jorginho is getting older and won’t be expected to be a regular starter for the north London giants in the upcoming season.
Merino may potentially be a good fit for Arsenal’s desired player profile without breaking the bank, since reports indicate he has no intention of signing a new contract with Sociedad.
Arsenal may be waiting to sign this guy to see if anyone else becomes available anytime soon, since they have a tendency to sign younger players.
However, Merino appears to be a viable target who would be open to acquisition, therefore it would be wise for AFC to move quickly to secure Merino in case teams like Barca and Atletico increase their interest in the near future.
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