28-year-old summer target has chosen to join Arsenal over Euro giants

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

The 28-year-old central midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League and it seems that a transfer is now close. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish international midfielder was a target for Barcelona as well, but he has chosen to join Arsenal instead.

The London club needed to bring in midfield reinforcements this summer and the 28-year-old should prove to be a quality addition.