- The Gunners are seeking £30m for striker Eddie Nketiah.
Arsenal continues negotiations regarding a transfer for Mikel Merino, the Real Sociedad and Spanish midfielder.
At 28, Merino was part of the Spain squad that claimed victory at the Euros this summer, with the Gunners eager to secure his services.
Arsenal’s interest in the talented midfielder is believed to have emerged before the tournament in Germany.
Merino participated in all seven matches for Spain during Euro 2024, primarily coming off the bench, and netted the decisive goal in extra time against the host nation in the quarter-finals.
If a deal goes through for this consistent player, who has been a vital asset for Real Sociedad over the past six seasons and once played alongside Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, it would mark Mikel Arteta’s second signing of the summer.
A Euro 2024 winner could be heading to Arsenal this summer as the club seek further arrivals
It is thought Arsenal’s interest in Mikel Merino pre-dates the European Championship in Germany
Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, who also emerged as a standout during the Euros, has joined Arsenal for £42m and is currently with his new teammates on their pre-season tour of the United States.
The Gunners are also firm on receiving £30m for striker Eddie Nketiah, after turning down Marseille’s latest bid of around £23m last week.
