Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is close to an agreement, after the Gunners reportedly had a third offer approved with one or two terms to agree before a transfer can commence. Merino has been left out of Sociedad’s squads in preparation for a move to the Emirates Stadium.

​Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is close to an agreement, after the Gunners reportedly had a third offer approved with one or two terms to agree before a transfer can commence. Merino has been left out of Sociedad’s squads in preparation for a move to the Emirates Stadium.