OFFICIAL NOW: Arsenal announce the signing of 23yr sensational player after beating Liverpool and Madrid for His signature, agreement reached on a 5yr deal, Medical completed – announcement ongoing

So either Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad has genuinely been signed by Arsenal, or this is one of the worst journalistic gaffes in history. He has played for Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, and Osasuna in the past. It’s possible that his stint at Newcastle (a one-season loan followed by another loan in 2017) caused him to speak English with a Geordie accent, making it difficult for other squad members to understand him. Thus, further language instruction may be required.

He won the Copa del Rey 2019–20 with Real Sociedad. Having represented Spain in the past, it is likely that he will play for them once more, depriving himself of summer rest and increasing the risk of injury during pointless international matches.

played just 25 games for Newcastle, though, before agreeing to a five-year deal, and in 2020, he made his debut as captain of Real Sociedad.

Following his departure from Newcastle United in 2018, he made 190 appearances for the team, scoring 20 goals. He is accustomed to the travel and other potential rigours of the Champions League, having played well for his club in Europe.

According to a report by a Sky journalist named Mr. Plettenberg, his club has given him the go-ahead to relocate after the anticipated round of talks with the player and the club.

And now that it has been decided upon, a deal has been reached for a player to pay €33.5 million plus an additional €5 million. Additionally, according to David Ornstein, Arsenal and the player have finally finished their personal terms deal. It’s interesting that, at 28, he is significantly older than the average Arteta move. According to reports, he was offered a four-year contract with the possibility of an additional year if both sides agreed.

Since there hasn’t been any transfer news in a while, the two major ones arrive quickly. Bologna signed defender Riccardo Calafiori a while ago.

Naturally, the media, which survives on made-up (and sporadically accurate) transfer rumours, is already speculating about potential additions. “There could be more additions in store before the window slams shut next Friday – with Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman in their sights, as previously reported exclusively by givemesport,” they say.

The window always slams, as we have frequently seen, and one might think it has been smashed by now, but that is just the style these journalistic types write in.

In any case, as indicated by the printed line-ups, we now have a new player who will be playing next to Declan Rice. This will provide Rice more freedom to move forward and choose the ideal ball.

Jorginho appears to be the player most likely to lose out because it appears likely that Thomas Partey will be available to clear up anyone who makes it through.

The one drawback with the new addition is that, regrettably, he has only played 28 times for Spain. As such, he may be forced to miss international matches due to injury and be returned with the usual “make sure he is ready for next time” note.

Additionally, it is reported—yet again—that Arsenal has agreed to pay £28 million up front, with an additional £4.2 million in possible bonuses. Merino will probably agree to a four-year contract. The player reportedly expressed his want to depart fairly clearly.

According to other sources, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are now negotiating Eddie Nketiah’s move, despite the fact that a £25 million offer was reportedly turned down last week, according to several media outlets. If no one else, the media is expecting them to boost their offer, and rumours have it that Eddie has already negotiated personal terms for a move. Given the rates we are currently seeing, it would seem like a decent deal for Arsenal if the fee is, as some media outlets have reported, about £30 million.

Additionally, it’s said that Wolverhampton Wolves has extended a bid to loan Aaron Ramsdale. And based on some of these arrivals and departures, it seems like clubs are closing deals with one hand in their pocket and two eyes on the financial fair play rules. or a similar idea.