Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino has a chance to return to the Premier League after Miguel Arteta himself contacted the player about joining the Gunners.
‘Ufabet Sport’ reported on Tuesday that Arsenal are contenders ready to beat Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign Mikel Merino after Mikel Arteta Arsenal boss personally telephoned the 27-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder.
Merino is set to leave Real Sociedad this summer ยูฟ่าเบท. This is because he only has one year left on his contract with the club and it is likely that it will not be extend further. The famous Basque team is willing to let the 27-year-old midfielder move to another club in exchange for appropriate compensation. After the player became the target of interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid
However, there is still a chance that Merino will return to the Premier League again. After having previously play with Newcastle on loan in the 2017-2018 season before moving to play with Real Sociedad after the end of that season.
According to reports, Arsenal manager Arteta called Merino to persuade the 27-year-old midfielder to join the Gunners himself. And the players will talk with the agency after completing their duties with the Spanish national team in Euro 2024 before making another decision about their own football future.