Mikel Merino’s age is discussed privately as a fear as Arsenal contemplate a resolution for the Euro 2024 winner.
The Real Sociedad star, who has just helped Spain to glory this summer, is on the Gunners’ radar as they prepare for his summer move. Merino, once on Newcastle’s books, would bolster Arsenal’s midfield ahead of any further Premier League bids. glory.
The pursuit of the 28-year-old represents something of a breakdown of the club’s same old strategy of movements, and has aroused sceptics internally, reports football. london. Arsenal have been striving to focus on young players as part of their long-term planning.
Players such as Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz have been signed with a long-term vision, while Merino is in his peak years and some in the hierarchy claim he has excelled.
The Spaniard is one of several players who stood out in this summer’s primaries and could earn an opportunity. Dani Olmo and Nico Williams are strongly linked with big European clubs, while Merino’s former Sociedad teammate Robin Le Normand has just signed for Atlético Madrid.
Merino underlined his box-to-box ability at the European Championship when he scored in the 120th minute as his country eliminated Germany in the round of 16. He was used on the bench but helped his La Liga team excel in the Champions League last time out. season.
The president of the Society, Jokin Aperribay, told Mundo Deportivo: “We knew it was going to be a long summer and so it will be, we are going to manage it in August. We will do our best to strengthen the team. I think Merino was fair to Real Sociedad last year, the explanation for why he didn’t renew was because he didn’t need to tell the fans: ‘I’m staying’ – and then leave. I wish he didn’t leave.
“If he tells us that he likes any of the offers he has on the table, we’ll see. We are not negotiating with any club at the moment. We are aware that Merino has offers and we know them. Verbal exchange with him and those around him are very honest and I hope his resolution is to stay, he already knows that we need him to stay.
Already this summer, Arsenal welcomed a major arrival in the form of Riccardo Calafiori. The Italian signed from Bologna after betting on the Azzurri at the Euros and, at the age of 22, fits the transfer profile that the club has tended to do with Arteta.
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