Mikel Merino

Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira is set to rejoin Porto on a season-long loan deal. The 24-year-old will look to rediscover his form at his boyhood club after a challenging spell in North London.

Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino is set to join Arsenal from Real Sociedad for €33.5 million plus €5 million in add-ons. The player will undergo a medical in London today.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino for an initial fee of €33.5 million. The Spanish international has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners.

Amid mixed reports on the status of Arsenal’s negotiations for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, it’s clear that Thursday is a key day for the deal.

Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has travelled to London to finalise Mikel Merino’s transfer to Arsenal, with the deal now all-but-agreed.

Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil has confirmed Arsenal’s widely-reported pursuit of Mikel Merino, with the deal seemingly close to completion.

Arsenal are really close to an agreement with Real Sociedad to sign Mikel Merino, and it could be done within the next couple of days, according to a report.

Arsenal are preparing an improved £30m offer to sign Spanish international Mikel Merino. The 28-year-old midfielder is a key summer target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Manchester City’s tiredness has given Arsenal an early glimmer of hope in the title race. Mikel Arteta’s men are eager to capitalise on this opportunity and fulfil their title dreams.

Arsenal’s interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino heats up, with the player likely to be left out of the squad amidst ongoing transfer negotiations.

Arsenal are expected to return to Real Sociedad with a new offer for Mikel Merino in the coming days, though a deal may not be done imminently.

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Mikel Merino, with formal transfer talks now ongoing and Edu Gaspar travelling to Spain to work on the deal.

Martin Zubimendi’s decision to stay at Real Sociedad may have given Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of Mikel Merino, according to a report.

Real Sociedad want to keep at least one of Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, but they may have no choice but to lose both, according to a report.

Arsenal talks to sign Mikel Merino are actively ongoing and at a very advanced stage, according to a report.

Real Sociedad are making a desperate attempt to keep Mikel Merino, but he’s informed them he wants Arsenal and a deal is close.

Arsenal target Mikel Merino has been left out of Real Sociedad’s squad for their final pre-season friendly, intensifying speculation of a move to the Emirates.

Arsenal are still in talks to sign Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino but they’re yet to submit a formal bid, according to a report.

Arsenal remain interested in Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, but they’re still exploring alternative options for a midfield summer signing.

In spite of interest from elsewhere earlier in the transfer window, Mikel Merino now only has two options on the table this summer, according to a report.