Arsenal looking to wrap up Spanish signing after Calafiori announcement – Agreement reached with midfielder

Arsenal will now look to wrap up the potential signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino after they Gunners completed a deal for Riccardo Calafiori.

The Italy international emerged as Mikel Arteta’s top target this summer after his brilliant performances at Euro 2024, and Arsenal have been working hard to get a deal done for months.

But now that he is an Arsenal player – Arsenal can work on trying to wrap up the potential signing of Merino – who is a player that Arteta is also keen to bring to the Emirates after an impressive Euros 2024 with Spain.

Reports in Spain have suggested Merino is not interested in a move to the Spanish capital with SPORT recently reporting Barcelona’s hopes of signing him were also fading fast.

And According to Football Transfers, the Gunners and Merino have agreed on personal terms, with the player reportedly very keen to make the move to Arsenal.

Ex-Gunners and Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre reckons Merino would be a quality addition – Silvestre told bettingexpert.com: “Mikel Merino is another profile that would suit Arsenal and the style of play.

“There’s room in the midfield but the places are tough to get with Ødegaard, Rice, Jorginho, Havertz and Partey so it’s not easy but they need competition to close the gap (with City).”

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Look, ARSENAL know what players they need to help drive the club forward over the next few seasons – and if they truly believe that Merino is good enough to make an impact at the club – they will.

Arsenal have been making signings that have improved the quality of the squad and after impressing at the Euros – Merino looks like a player that could add some more quality to that side.

He could be another great bit of business by Edu and Co.

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