According to the latest report from Matteo Moretto, a veteran reporter from the renowned Spanish media outlet Relevo, a new contact has been made between Premier League powerhouse Arsenal and La Liga's Real Sociedad's midfield general Merino. This news undoubtedly adds a new dash of suspense to the transfer market.
Merino, the versatile 28-year-old midfielder, performed well for Real Sociedad last season, making a total of 45 appearances and contributing eight goals and five assists, making him one of the team's indispensable core members. More importantly, he also played with the Spanish national team in this summer's UEFA Europa League, and helped the team win the championship, his individual performance is also impressive.
Arsenal have been interested in Merino for a long time, and recently there have been new contacts between the two sides. This shows Arsenal's determination to strengthen their midfield, and they hope to bring in this skillful and experienced midfielder to further enhance the competitiveness of their team.
However, Merino's future is not the only option for Arsenal. La Liga giants Barcelona have also shown strong interest in him. However, according to Moretto, no substantial progress has been made between Barcelona and Merino, and they are putting more energy into bringing in other transfer targets such as players like Nico Williams and Olmo.
For Merino personally, he faces an important decision in his career. Will he stay at Real Sociedad and continue to contribute to the team, or will he choose to join a big club like Arsenal or Barcelona and start a new chapter? It's certainly a question that requires a lot of thought.
