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Arsenal handed huge transfer boost as Mikel Merino 'seems to have opted' to move to Emirates instead of making Barcelona move

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The question over Merino's future looks to be nearing a conclusion as reports from <a href="https://sportwitness.co.uk/player-seems-opted-sign-arsenal-growing-assumption-transfer-way/" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> suggest the Spanish midfielder has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-mikel-merino-transfer-real-sociedad-psg/blt7cbf9b61008510d0" target="_blank">chosen a move to Arsenal over Barcelona</a>. Mikel Arteta is believed to be keen on bringing the 28-year-old to the Emirates while new Barca boss Hansi Flick is reportedly a big fan.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Merino would be a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/declan-rice-mikel-merino-arsenal-gunners/blta81725c6bb55c625" target="_blank">significant upgrade for Arsenal's midfield</a> and the maestro choosing the Gunners over Barcelona would also recognise the north London club's progress under their Spanish head coach. Coming to the Premier League may be a big factor in Merino's decision and the promise of a title challenge and Champions League football makes it an appealing proposition.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Merino played 45 times across all competitions last season for Real Sociedad, who finished fifth in LaLiga. The 28-cap international scored eight goals and recorded a further five assists for his club.

DID YOU KNOW?

Merino will be patiently waiting for a deal to be agreed with Arsenal as the new campaign approaches. Reports across the summer have suggested he is the club's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-make-mikel-merino-top-transfer-target-wrapping-up-riccardo-calafiori-deal-barcelona-target/bltc7b7207a5043f0f2" target="_blank">main midfield target </a>and could cost up to £30million ($38m).

WHAT NEXT FOR MERINO?

Arsenal handed huge transfer boost as Mikel Merino 'seems to have opted' to move to Emirates instead of making Barcelona move | Goal.com

Barcelona target Mikel Merino looks to have chosen to sign for Arsenal amid interest from the Spanish giants. 

Arsenal handed huge transfer boost as Mikel Merino &apos;seems to have opted&apos; to move to Emirates instead of making Barcelona move