Arsenal have reportedly given a £34m signing the green light to head out on a dream loan move, while Mikel Merino is inching closer to finally heading to the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been fairly quiet in the transfer window in terms of incomings this summer, with Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and Brentford goalkeeper David Raya their sole recruits.
On the flip side, attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe left for Fulham, while full-back Cedric Soares, keeper Arthur Okonkwo, and midfielder Mohamed Elneny left at the end of their contracts earlier this summer.
After weeks of speculation, it seems the Gunners are closing in on their third first-team signing in Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino.
As expected, manager Arteta gave little away, although the 28-year-old is likely to be confirmed as an Arsenal player in the coming days.
