Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has confirmed that the club are determined to keep hold of Mikel Merino, with Arsenal pursuing a deal for the midfielder this summer. Arsenal are keen to further strengthen after wrapping up the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and it’s understood Merino is at the top of the Gunners’ wishlist, with Mikel Arteta’s side on the hunt for midfield reinforcements. Merino racked up seven goals and four assists for Sociedad across an eye-catching season last term and played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 success, scoring a dramatic last-gasp winner against Germany in the quarter-finals. #footballfanarena #ffa #sociedad #euro2024 #arsenal #football