Terms agreed: Arsenal in pole position to secure major transfer following key development

July 28, 2024La Liga

Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms with Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino as they move into pole position over a transfer.

The Spain international has shone in La Liga and also had a strong tournament at Euro 2024, so Gooners will be excited to hear that their club now look to be edging closer to completing this potentially significant deal to bolster their midfield.

According to Football Transfers, Merino has now agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who have moved into pole position to bring the 28-year-old to the Emirates Stadium despite other clubs also previously being linked with an interest in the player.

AFC surely need someone like Merino as an upgrade on the ageing and injury-prone Thomas Partey, who has his qualities but who missed a huge chunk of the previous campaign.

Merino transfer: Arsenal ahead of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the race for Spain midfielder’s signature

Mikel Merino looks closer to Arsenal

Fabrizio Romano addressed the Merino transfer situation in his exclusive Daily Briefing column earlier today, stating that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have also been keen on the Spain international.

Romano suggested the Merino deal would be approached in a more advanced way once the Riccardo Calafiori signing was properly finalised, whilst also mentioning the interest from elsewhere in La Liga, though since then it may well be that Arsenal have made an important step closer to getting the deal done.