Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Arsenal and Barcelona interested.
Mikel Merino has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona in recent weeks. According to report by Give Me Sport, Real Sociedad would be willing to sanction his departure if he does not sign a new contract with them.
The 28-year-old has proven his quality for club and country over the last 12 months. He helped Spain win the UEFA Euro 2024 as well. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for Arsenal and Barcelona.
Arsenal need a quality midfield controller, especially to replace the likes of Jorginho and Thomas Partey. The Spanish international would be a quality addition for them. He has the physical and technical attributes to thrive in English football, and he has already played in the Premier League during his time at Newcastle United. Merino could settle in quickly and make an instant impact at the Premier League club.
Barcelona keen on Mikel Merino
Barcelona are looking to sign a quality midfielder as well. It will be interesting to see if the Blaugrana can compete with the Premier League club and get the deal done for the 28-year-old. The opportunity to join both clubs will be quite exciting for Marino, and it would be a major step up in his career. He would get to compete for major trophies with them.
The two clubs will be hoping to do well in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they will look to push for their respective league titles as well. Arsenal and Barcelona need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the Spanish international seems like the ideal fit for them.
The midfielder is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to make a big difference next season. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs decide to make the first move to sign the player. Merino will feel this is the right time for him to take the next step in his career, and the chance to join Arsenal or Barcelona will be difficult to turn down.
