Arsenal have struck a deal to signal Actual Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, a report has revealed.
The Gunners have been attempting to bolster in midfield all summer season and set their sights on Merino after Euro 2024 got here to a detailed, however talks with Sociedad over the 28-year-old, who has entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract, proved difficult.
Merino was unnoticed of the Sociedad squad for his or her La Liga opener due to the continued negotiations, however The Athletic now report the 2 golf equipment have lastly agreed phrases.
Arsenal have agreed to pay an preliminary €33.5m (£28.4m), with an extra €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons, taking the whole worth of the switch as much as a attainable €38.5m (£32.7m).
The phrases of a four-year contract, which additionally contains the choice of an additional 12 months, have already been agreed between Arsenal and Merino, who turned 28 in June.
Merino does have already got some Premier League expertise below his belt. The midfielder joined Newcastle United on mortgage from Borussia Dortmund for the 2017/18 season and made 24 appearances in England’s high flight, scoring one aim and grabbing one help.
Newcastle’s mortgage was made everlasting the next summer season however the Magpies opted to money in and instantly offered to Sociedad in a deal price a reported €12m.
Ought to his transfer to Arsenal be finalised as anticipated, Merino would change into the third senior addition of the summer season, following goalkeeper David Raya and defender Riccardo Calafiori in inking phrases on the Emirates Stadium.
