Overview

• Arsenal's initial €25m offer for Merino was rejected by Real Sociedad.
• Merino has agreed personal terms with Arsenal but clubs are yet to finalize a transfer fee.
• Real Sociedad aims to retain Merino despite his contract expiring next summer.
• Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool are also active in the transfer market with multiple negotiations ongoing.
• West Ham, Tottenham, and other Premier League clubs are targeting key signings before the transfer deadline.