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Arsenal are closing in on a £29.8million deal to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, the Spain midfielder who has entered the final year of his contract.
The 28-year-old, who was part of his country’s Euro 2024-winning squad, can play as a holding midfielder or No8 on the left of midfield, where he spent the majority of his time at Sociedad.
Merino, who is 6ft 2in, joined Newcastle United in 2017, initially on loan from Borussia Dortmund, but a year later joined Sociedad. He has agreed personal terms to move to north London.
This summer Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has signed Riccardo Calafiori for up to £42million, joining David Raya, whose move from Brentford was made permanent for £27million. Arteta also wants an attacking
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