Arsenal Nears £33m Deal for Real Sociedad Midfielder Mikel Merino
Merino set to undergo medical as Arsenal finalizes terms; Nketiah close to Nottingham Forest move
- Arsenal has agreed to pay £28.4m upfront with £4.2m in add-ons for Mikel Merino.
- Merino, who impressed at Euro 2024, will bolster Arsenal's midfield options.
- The 28-year-old has previous Premier League experience with Newcastle United.
- Merino's arrival follows Arsenal's signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori.
- Eddie Nketiah is expected to leave Arsenal for Nottingham Forest in a £30m deal.
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