Mikel Merino leaving Newcastle United has been a rumour for a few weeks in Spain. There’s been claims of meetings with the player’s agent and a possible move to Real Betis has been repeatedly talked up.
Now there’s an Instagram post and reply which has captured the imagination. First just being pushed by Betis’ local Seville media, it’s now spreading widely in Spain so worth having a look at.
Merino today posted an image of himself looking to be in deep thought.
Marca say Bartra then replied: “I think I know what you’re thinking.”
It’s seen as significant because the pair are friends, played together at Borussia Dortmund, and, crucially, Bartra is now at Betis.
The Spanish media are taking it all as a big hint on a move from Newcastle to Betis this simmer.
Marca say Merino’s agents and Betis are meeting on an unrelated matter this week, and the suggestion is the possible Newcastle transfer will move on the agenda at some point.
