Arsenal Agree Deal in Principle to Sign Mikel Merino

Gunners Close in on Spanish Midfielder

Deal Worth up to £32.67m

Arsenal have moved a step closer to signing Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino after agreeing a deal in principle with the Spanish club.

The fee is worth up to £32.67m, with an initial fee of £28.43m and a further £4.24m in add-ons.

Merino, 21, is a Spain international and has been a key player for Real Sociedad in recent seasons.

He is expected to undergo a medical at Arsenal in the coming days and could make his debut against Manchester City on August 12.

• Deal agreed in principle between Arsenal and Real Sociedad
• Fee worth up to £32.67m
• Merino is a Spain international
• Merino is expected to undergo a medical at Arsenal in the coming days
• Merino could make his debut against Manchester City on August 12