Transfer journalists Fabrizio · Fabrizio Romano have revealed that Arsenal Football Club are close to finalising the signing of 28-year-old Spain international midfielder Mikel ·Merino. Mikel · Merino has only one year left on his contract with Real Sociedad and Arsenal are in talks with Real Sociedad for a transfer fee that could exceed €30 million. Previously, Arsenal Football Club had already negotiated a personal deal with Mikel · Merino. Mikel · Merino played for Osasuna, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United before joining Real Sociedad in the summer of 2018. In the 1/4 finals, Mikel Spain·· Merino scored a header in the last minute of extra time to help the Spain men's national football team eliminate the "host" Germany national men's football team 2-1.