Highlights
- Arsenal are preparing to advance talks with Mikel Merino after positive contacts.
- Mikel Arteta is a fan of Merino, and they could press the button if Emile Smith Rowe leaves.
- Riccardo Calafiori has flown to England to undergo a medical at Arsenal.
Arsenal are now preparing to advance in talks to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino after positive initial contacts, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
It’s been a slow start to the transfer window for the Gunners, but Mikel Arteta and his recruitment team are working in the background as they prepare for an assault on the market. Adding another midfielder could be one of their priorities with Emile Smith Rowe potentially heading out the door, and former Newcastle United midfielder Merino, who has been described as a ‘monster’ by analyst Ben Mattinson, is being eyed by the north London club.
Arsenal Preparing Move for Mikel Merino
They’ve held positive talks
Italian reporter Romano has now said that Arsenal are preparing to advance in talks with the camp of Real Sociedad midfielder Merino in the next week after positive contacts. Arteta is a fan of the Spanish international, and as soon as Smith Rowe departs, the Gunners can proceed…
“Arsenal are prepared to advance in talks with Mikel Merino’s camp next week, after positive contacts. He’s not only name on list but well positioned; price tag requested by Real Sociedad will be key. Arteta appreciates him; as soon as ESR leaves, Arsenal can proceed.”
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Mikel Merino’s statistics over the course of his club career |
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Club |
Appearances |
Goals |
Assists |
Yellow cards |
Sent off |
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Real Sociedad |
242 |
27 |
30 |
56 |
2 |
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Osasuna |
67 |
8 |
5 |
22 |
2 |
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Newcastle United |
25 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
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Borussia Dortmund |
9 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori, who has flown to England to undergo a medical at Arsenal.
All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt and UEFA
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