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According to The Athletic, Arsenal are considering a summer move for Mikel Merino; the former Newcastle United star currently at Real Sociedad.
They report that Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of the 27-year-old and is keen to bring another midfielder to the club this summer.
Considering Arsenal’s interest in Bruno Guimaraes – who saw his £100m release clause expire last month – it could be another boost to our hopes of keeping the Brazilian if the Gunners have switched their attentions to Merino.
Merino scored Spain’s late winner in their Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Germany last weekend and could feature tonight as they prepare to take on France for a place in Sunday’s final.
The La Liga star enjoyed a brief spell on Tyneside after his loan spell was made permanent in 2017, with the former Dortmund talent completing a €12m move to Real Sociedad six years ago.
It would be a little bittersweet if Merino returned to England to join Arsenal, but it would mean one less club in the mix for our very own star man in midfield.
Source link : https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2024/07/09/mikel-arteta-eyeing-former-newcastle-star-good-news-for-toon-if-arsenal-make-move/
Author : Olly Hawkins
Publish date : 2024-07-09 15:34:53
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