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Barcelona hoping to secure Mikel Merino transfer ahead of Arsenal

The Catalan giants are in the market for a new box-to-box midfielder and have established their interest in the transfer of Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, whose contract with the Spanish club expires in the summer of 2025.

The 28-year-old Spaniard played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph this summer and he has reportedly received the seal of approval of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick over a move. Barcelona believe they can close the deal for around €20m, which makes Merino an affordable option for the cash-strapped club.

Merino will be available for a bargain this summer and has also reportedly attracted interest from Premier League giants Arsenal.

Ankit Kunwar

Ankit Kunwar works as a Content Lead cum Social Media Lead for Cricket and Football Vertical.