The 28-year-old footballer can continue his career at Emirates.

Arsenal put their eye on the loser of Real Sociedad.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners have awarded Mikel Merino a contract befitting head coach Mikel Arteta.

It looks like Arsenal will soon make a proposal to Real Sociedad through the transfer of Merino.

The 28-river premium is estimated by Transfermarkt at 50 million euros.

Looking at the fact that the footballer's contract will expire in a short time, Real Sociedad can release the Spaniard for a lower price.

Merino recently became the European champion at the warehouse of Spain. In the rest of La Liga, the defender scored 5 goals and 3 assists.