Before the transfer window closes, Arsenal are interested in signing the Spain foreign.
Arsenal are continuing to make movements in the transfer market as they look to secure the filing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino before the screen closes following Friday.
The Warriors have strengthened their backline this summer, signing goalkeeper David Raya on a continuous bargain following his product magic from Brentford last year and even adding Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori in a £42million move from Bologna.
The club then appear intention on adding a defensive midfielder which may help Declan Rice to press forward more, with True Sociedad guy Merino their main target.
In the current PSR environment, outgoings are essential and after seeing Emile Smith Rowe join Fulham in a £27million move, another midfielder is set for the Emirates leave entrance.
Charlie Patino, a 20-year-old Hale End club goods, and Deportivo La Coruna have reached a deal, according to The Athletic.
The midfielder joined the Gunners from Luton Town in 2015 and has enjoyed product spells at Blackpool and Swansea City over the past two months, while also working his way through the numerous England age groups, straight up to under-21s levels.
Patino has made two first-team looks for Arsenal, scoring on his comeback when Sunderland were swept away 5-1 during the 2021/22 period.
He is now in the last time of his agreement and is set to join Depor in a £1million continuous move, with his Spanish card making him an appetising promise for teams in Europe. The Mirror add that Arsenal have negotiated a considerable sell-on section in the package.
That document adds that Sociedad's leader Jokin Aperribay is now in London to mark a £34million package for Merino to meet Arsenal, with the player missing training on Wednesday, citing discomfort in his back.
Copyright Notice:
Datavictory copyrights this specification. No part of this specification may be reproduced in any form or means, without the prior written consent of Datavictory.
Link:
