Arsenal closing in on 28-year-old former Premier League ace, first offer submitted

Arsenal are keen on signing the Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer.

The North London giants have already submitted a first offer to sign the 28-year-old Spanish international in the region of around €30 million.

According to a report from Noticias De Gipuzkoa, Arsenal are very close to securing his signature and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can iron out an agreement quickly.

Merino has been linked with a move to the Premier League for months. He...