intention of leaving his hometown club and that the 25-year-old could even discuss an extension to his current deal.
However, his teammate Merino does look highly likely to move on this summer with his deal at La Real expiring in summer 2025 and with the LaLiga club all but accepting the player is keen to move on.
The 28-year-old has been tracked by Barcelona for a good few months now as they look to raid their LaLiga rivals.
But according to TEAMtalk sources, Arteta has also made clear his wish to bring in the former Newcastle man, having reportedly reached out to discuss a potential move for him this summer and with the Gunners also prepared to abandon their usual transfer policy of only signing young, upcoming talent, to bring in the experienced star.
Merino, a part of Spain’s victorious Euro 2024 squad and the man who stepped off the bench to score their winner in the quarter-final against hosts Germany, is now ready to make a decision on his future following the successful conclusion of those European Championships.
And according to Mundo Deportivo, a move to Arsenal is likely with Gunners
