A highly talented player is turning down lucrative offers from other clubs because he is determined to join Arsenal this summer.
Despite their efforts to secure new signings, the Gunners have only succeeded in converting David Raya’s loan into a permanent transfer.
However, things are accelerating now.
Riccardo Calafiori is on the verge of joining Arsenal, and once that is done, Mikel Arteta and Edu are expected to strengthen their midfield.
Now, there is some good news coming their way about one of their key targets.
Mikel Merino is ‘crazy’ about Arsenal
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move to sign Mikel Merino over the last few weeks.
The talented midfielder helped Spain win the European Championships earlier this month, and he has been a wanted man since.
Merino has entered the final year of his contract at Real Sociedad, and he is expected to leave the club in this window.
TBR Football exclusively revealed on Friday that after signing Calafiori, Arsenal will make a move for Merino, who has emerged as their top midfield target.
Now, E-Noticias have shared some exciting information for Gunners fans.
The report has claimed that Merino is ‘crazy’ about Arsenal and is really keen to join them.
There has been a lot of interest in the midfielder in this window – Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have knocked on his door to try and sign him.
However, it has been revealed that Merino ‘rejected other very succulent offers’ because he only wants to join Arsenal this summer.
All signs point towards Merino signing for Arsenal, and we think he would be a fantastic signing for them.
What Arsenal are ready to do that makes them the favourites to sign Merino
The fact that Merino wants to join Arsenal over other clubs is fantastic news for the Gunners.
The Spanish midfielder is excellent on the ball, has ‘spectacular close control‘, is great in duels and just feels like the perfect fit to play on the left side of Arteta’s midfield.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been keen to sign Merino but the report claims they don’t stand a chance – not just because of the midfielder’s preference but also because of what Arsenal are willing to do.
It has been revealed that the Gunners are ready to put €30 million (£25.3m) on the table all at once – ‘without any deadlines or delays’.
That should help Arsenal seal the deal in the coming days
It has come to light that the Gunners are prepared to offer €30 million (£25.3m) upfront, without any conditions or postponements. This approach is expected to help Arsenal finalize the deal in the next few days.
