Arsenal in talks with Sociedad over midfielder Merino

Arsenal are successful talks pinch Real Sociedad astir signing Spain midfielder Mikel Merino.

Merino was portion of nan Spain squad that won Euro 2024 and featured successful each 7 matches successful nan tournament, scoring a precocious victor against Germany successful nan quarter-final.

The 28-year-old has little than 1 twelvemonth remaining connected his statement and that whitethorn thief Arsenal to complete a deal, arsenic he would beryllium capable to speak to clubs astir signing connected a free transportation successful January.

Merino's team-mate Martin Zubimendi rejected a move to Liverpool earlier this week aft La Liga broadside Sociedad were capable to seduce nan subordinate to stay.

Arsenal person been progressive successful this transportation marketplace pinch some incomings and outgoings, selling Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham successful a woody that could emergence to £34m and signing Riccardo Calafiori for a interest successful nan region of £42m.

The early of Eddie Nketiah is besides uncertain. The striker is of liking to Marseille and is being monitored by Premier League sides Bournemouth and Crystal Palace - but nary bids person been made for nan striker.