Arsenal are reportedly closing in on their big midfield target, Mikel Merino. The transfer saga is nearing its end.<\/p>\n
Fabrizio Romano has reported that there is an agreement on personal terms between Arsenal and Merino. The Real Sociedad midfielder unsurprisingly \u201cwants the move\u201d. He\u2019s now 28-years-old and has spent the past six seasons at the same club without breaking into the elusive top three.<\/p>\n
Read More<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Fulham Reach Agreement for ‘Promising’<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Talent: Medical Tests Soon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Italian journalist reveals that a verbal agreement with the selling club is \u201cnow getting closer\u201d.<\/a> The deal will be worth over \u20ac30 million, taking the Gunners\u2019 summer spending to over \u00a390 million on three players.<\/p>\n Merino has been an integral part of the side ever since he joined from Newcastle in 2018. Neutrals really began to understand his ability as he made important cameos for Spain as they won Euro 2024. He will be a big miss for Sociedad.<\/p>\n Read More<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2018<\/span>Deal Essentially Don<\/span>e\u2019:<\/span>Arsenal Reach Agreement For<\/span> \u2018<\/span>Perfect Defender<\/span>\u2019\u00a0<\/span>Who Rejected Chelsea<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Carlos Soler appears to be the replacement, as the club are in \u201cadvanced talks\u201d<\/a> to sign him from PSG. The two Spanish midfielders have a similar ability to drive forwards with the ball and play direct passes in transition. As Sociedad attempt to get their ideal replacement, the Merino deal may be sped up for financial reasons.<\/p>\n With Declan Rice holding down the defensive midfield with ease, and captain Martin \u00d8degaard an obvious starter, it may seem like Merino would not start straight away for Mikel Arteta. He already has two experienced players in Thomas Partey and Jorginho.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Manchester United Snatch \u2018Unbelievable\u2019 Starlet From Arsenal\u2019s Clutches<\/a><\/p>\nHow Can Real Sociedad Replace Him?<\/h3>\n
Will Mikel Merino Start in North London?<\/h3>\n