Arsenal are keen to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer.
The 28-year-old midfielder has been linked with the Premier League and it looks like a transfer is imminent. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish midfielder was wanted by Barcelona, but chose to join Arsenal instead.
The London club needed to bring in some reinforcements in midfield this summer and the 28-year-old should prove to add quality. He is at the peak of his powers right now and could change Arsenal’s midfield.
Mikel Merino will improve Arsenal
Merino is expected to form a strong partnership with Declan Rice in the middle of the park. Players like Jorginho and Thomas Partey will need to be replaced accordingly. While the Italian was in his prime, Partey had his fair share of injury problems.
Merino could be Arsenal’s most reliable option in midfield. The 28-year-old has already proven himself in La Liga and will look to show his qualities in the Premier League now.
There is no doubt that he has the physical and technical qualities to thrive in English football. He has played in the Premier League before with Newcastle United and should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact.
Merino helped Spain win the European Championships earlier this summer and will be looking to win major trophies with the English club. Arsenal have missed out on the league title in the past two seasons and will be desperate to bounce back. It remains to be seen if the Gunners can fill the gaps in their squad and go all the way this time around.
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