Over the past few weeks, several claims from Spain have stated Arsenal want to sign Mikel Merino this summer.
On Friday, Sport reported the Gunners would have to tussle with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid for the Real Sociedad star.
Noticias de Gipuzkoa claim Arsenal, as of now, are the ‘best placed’ to sign the midfielder.
The Spain international’s contract lasts until 2025, and he’s rejected the renewal proposed by the La Liga side, in order to explore other options.
Arsenal, Barcelona, Atlético and Chelsea are all keen, and he considers the Gunners the ‘best destination’.
Merino feels Arsenal’s style under Mikel Arteta suits him and a move to the Emirates will see him take an important step, both in a sporting and financial sense.
The north London club have shown interest in the player after Arteta asked to sign him. They haven’t tabled an official bid so far, but it wouldn’t be a problem for them to meet La Real’s request.
Arsenal are working on completing the deal for Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori, after which they will focus on signing Merino.
Spanish journalist Kike Marin has provided a short update on this case as he states the player is ‘getting closer’ to Arsenal.
