**Arsenal: A Top Destination for Elite Players**
Arsenal has become an attractive club for top players. The Gunners endured a difficult period after Arsene Wenger’s departure, with Unai Emery’s tenure being disappointing and Mikel Arteta’s initial years challenging.
However, in the past two seasons, Arsenal has emerged as one of the best clubs globally, making almost every top player eager to join Arteta’s project.
Riccardo Calafiori chose Arsenal over Real Madrid, and now another top player has expressed his desire to join the Gunners this summer.
**Mikel Merino’s Commitment to Arsenal as Transfer Nears**
Arsenal is actively pursuing Mikel Merino. The player is so eager to join the Gunners that he has halted all negotiations with other interested clubs, such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Fabrizio Romano mentioned in a YouTube video that Arsenal is confident in closing the Merino deal within days. They have nearly reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for around €30 million but are still discussing the deal’s structure and payment terms.
Romano confirmed that the deal is progressing well, with Merino committed to Arsenal and no longer negotiating with Spanish clubs. He wants to work under Arteta, who has been instrumental in Arsenal’s market moves, pushing for signings like Calafiori and now Merino.
The contract is ready, and Merino is expected to become Arsenal’s next signing after Calafiori and David Raya, who joined permanently from Brentford.
**Potential Arsenal Signings After Merino**
Arsenal prioritized a new left-back and midfielder in the market, and Calafiori and Merino fulfill those needs. Arteta may next focus on acquiring a striker and a winger.
Arsenal reportedly agreed to Napoli’s terms for Victor Osimhen, but the striker has agreed on personal terms with PSG. Despite this, Osimhen could still be an option for the Gunners.
Dominic Solanke has also emerged as a target, although Tottenham is interested in him as well.
For wide players, Arsenal has been linked with Wolves star Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. There is a chance Arsenal will secure at least one of these players before the transfer window closes.
