Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Double deal confirmed amid Mikel Merino message and Nketiah exit
Following the 2-0 victory away at Aston Villa on Saturday,
the focus now switches back transfer window and the countdown is on ahead of Friday. The £34million move for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is moving closer with the final details of his transfer all but completed and sources have confirmed to football.london that they expect Merino’s arrival to be confirmed very soon.
Arsenal continue to be linked with players, which is likely to be the case right up until Friday’s deadline. Kingsley Coman is one of the latest, with reports suggesting the France winger is keen to leave Bayern Munich for the Premier League.
There continues to be speculation about the future of Aaron Ramsdale and Eddie Nketiah, with the goalkeeper looking likely to leave on loan, while Nketiah is subject to an offer worth £25million-plus from Crystal Palace. But overseas sides are still believed to be interested in the striker.
Merino message after Arsenal transfer
Mikel Merino has spoken for the first time since having his summer transfer to Arsenal from Real Sociedad confirmed. Having chased his signature intensely over the last eight weeks, the Gunners have finally wrapped a deal believed to be in the region of £27.4million (€32.5m) plus £4.2million (€5m) in add-ons.
After signing all the necessary documents and completing medical tests, Arsenal announced the signing of the Spain international on Tuesday afternoon. Fresh off penning a four-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months, Merino spoke to his teammates after being welcomed to the club by Arteta.
