Arsenal Close to Signing Mikel Merino.

Arsenal is on the verge of signing Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad as their third summer addition.Despite interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the 28-year-old has opted to join the Gunners.

According to Fabrizio Romano the transfer is “progressing very well” but the two clubs are still discussing the structure of the deal and the payment terms, so there are still some things to clarify before it can be announced.

Merino is believed to be keen to move to the Premier League and also to work with Mikel Arteta, who has played an influential role in getting the deal done, Arsenal has already ironed out personal terms with Merino.

Fabrizio Romano stated in his latest exclusive column for Caughtoffside that Arsenal remain confident about closing the Mikel Merino deal in the next few days as the Premier League club have an agreement with Real Sociedad on the package for the player, which will be around €30m.

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