Arsenal transfer ‘fresh twist’ as ‘major doubt’ threatens deal with ‘agreement’ claim ‘wide of the mark’

According to reports, there has been a fresh twist in the Mikel Merino situation as Arsenal consider whether to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder.

It has been widely reported that Merino is expected to be s third summer signing after they splashed out to acquire David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori.

One of Arsenal s priorities is to sign a new centre-midfielder and has emerged as an option after the 28-year-old shone for Spain at Euro 2024.

Merino is also a low-cost option as he has just entered the final year of his contract so Real Sociedad are expected to cash in this summer.

between Arsenal and Real Sociedad as the Premier League giants have moved ahead of FC Barcelona in the race to sign Merino.

“Arsenal remain confident about closing the Mik…