Arsenal is on the verge of making their second significant acquisition of the summer, following the permanent signing of David Raya. Attention is now turning to their next potential signing, with several players being considered by the club.
The signing of Riccardo Calafiori is expected to pave the way for further transfer activity.
The club is proceeding with a measured approach, focusing on securing one player at a time. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has indicated that Arsenal will likely intensify their pursuit of Mikel Merino after completing the deal for Calafiori.
The Spanish midfielder had an impressive showing at Euro 2024 and is expected to leave Real Sociedad this season.
Arsenal has already reached out to Merino’s representatives, receiving a positive response about a potential move to North London. This positive reception sets the stage for Arsenal to progress with negotiations.
However, Romano notes that the success of this potential transfer will largely depend on Real Sociedad’s asking price, as Merino is in the final year of his contract.
From an opinion perspective, Merino would be an excellent addition to Arsenal’s midfield, given his standout performances at the European Championship.
With just a year left on his contract, the transfer fee should be manageable, and it is anticipated that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will make a strong effort to secure Merino’s services.
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