Arsenal are close to signing Spain star Mikel Merino, with a report giving a very promising update and Real Sociedad’s president speaking openly about the potential exit.
Arsenal completed their first big summer signing on Monday, announcing the arrival of Italy star Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The defender has signed a five-year contract with Mikel Arteta’s side after a £42m deal was finalised between the two clubs.
Arsenal fans had been waiting patiently for the transfer to be announced as it was held up due to a dispute over a sell-on fee between Bologna and Calafiori’s previous club FC Basel.
The Gunners have already made David Raya’s loan move permanent and brought in promising young goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax, and now Calafiori will bolster their defensive ranks.
But there is no time for Arsenal chiefs Arteta and Edu to rest as they must land a new midfielder who can help replace Thomas Partey.
On Monday, it emerged that Arsenal are interested in both Sociedad ace Merino and Sergi Roberto, who is a free agent after leaving Barcelona recently.
