Mikel Merino (23)

[Zenith]

Citizenship: Spain
Date of birth: June 22, 1996
Preferred position(s): CM
Height: 188 cm / 6'2''
Parent club: Real Sociedad

[Zenith]

As well as a left-sided defender, Arsenal want a central midfielder. One player of interest is Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, who headed Spain’s late winner in their Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Germany.

Arteta is an admirer of the former Newcastle man’s talent and physicality. Merino turned 28 in June, which would place him outside of Arsenal’s typical recruitment profile. The relative youth of the squad, however, means they can add more experienced players when required, as they did with Jorginho and Leandro Trossard.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/561986 ... ed_article

[Ach]

Arsenal are favourites to beat Aston Villa in the race to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino, 28, this summer. (Mundo Deportivo, via Goal)

[Salibatelli]

Decent player but wouldn’t be my first choice out of the Spanish side.

[Highbury Hillbilly]

Too many Mikels at the club already.

[Ach]

Spain international Mikel Merino is one of the options Barcelona are considering for their midfield, with the 28-year-old having one year left on his Real Sociedad contract. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are also planning to make a move for Merino, who had a spell at Newcastle United before returning to Spain. (Telegraph - subscription required)

[Salibatelli]

Spain international Mikel Merino is one of the options Barcelona are considering for their midfield, with the 28-year-old having one year left on his Real Sociedad contract. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are also planning to make a move for Merino, who had a spell at Newcastle United before returning to Spain. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Edu is climbing on the back of his snail as we speak hoping to make it to Spain by the end of the summer.

[Nuggets]

Spain international Mikel Merino is one of the options Barcelona are considering for their midfield, with the 28-year-old having one year left on his Real Sociedad contract. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are also planning to make a move for Merino, who had a spell at Newcastle United before returning to Spain. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Edu is climbing on the back of his snail as we speak hoping to make it to Spain by the end of the summer.

[DiamondGooner]

This one has mileage apparently.

Seems a good player but 28 yrs old, not too much of an issue I guess.

[VCC]

4 legs blond long locks and goes Baaaa

[Highbury Hillbilly]

Underwhelming. Not a player we need unless one of our mids is off.

[firfi]

Only good if the transfer sum is 20mil max and the wages are low to fill the squad.

[theHotHead]

If he is a good player its a signing we very much need, unless people think going into the season with just Rice and Jorginho as CM options is a good idea !

[Losmeister]

This one has mileage apparently.

Seems a good player but 28 yrs old, not too much of an issue I guess.

And he's now a Euro's winner. Good experienced player.

[alexafc12]

Good move imo

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