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Arsenal set to complete bargain €30m Mikel Merino transfer as Real Sociedad turn to PSG for replacement

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<p>Mikel Arteta is closing in on his next summer signing, according to <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mercado-fichajes/fichaje-mikel-merino-arsenal-caer-20240731203443-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo</a>, with Real Sociedad's Merino set to join the north London outfit. Arsenal have agreed a fee of €30 million (£25m/$32m) plus add-ons for the midfielder and the announcement will be made imminently.</p><p>The report continues by claiming Real Sociedad have moved quickly to bring in Merino's replacement, Carlos Soler of Paris Saint-Germain. The former Valencia man has struggled to make an impact during two seasons in France.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Merino's signing represents something of a coup for the Gunners. To sign a European Championship winner in their prime for €30m is great business, with Arsenal benefitting from the Spaniard having less than one year remaining on his <span>Real Sociedad </span>contract. Capable of playing as both a No.6 and a No.8, he will likely partner Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard - a former teammate at the Reale Arena - in the middle of the park.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>At 6'2, Arsenal are adding another physical threat to their ranks. Indeed, Merino won more aerial duels (168) than any other player in Europe's top five leagues last season. He will follow in Arteta's footsteps by playing for both La Real and Arsenal.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Merino looks set to join David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori among Arsenal's summer signings, but their fans <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/live/arsenal-transfer-news-and-rumours-today/bltf2c8f2dd89b3bb64" target="_blank">would love to see a new striker brought in</a> in the Gunners' attempts to knock Manchester City off their perch atop the Premier League.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal set to complete bargain €30m Mikel Merino transfer as Real Sociedad turn to PSG for replacement | Goal.com

Mikel Merino could be an Arsenal player &quot;in the coming days&quot;, with Real Sociedad already identifying his replacement.