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MAIN STORY: Real Sociedad's Merino close to signing for Arsenal
Arsenal looking to close the signing of the Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel MerinoFabrizio Romano reports.
Talks over a transfer fee for the 28-year-old are reportedly underway, with both clubs negotiating the structure of a deal expected to be worth in excess of €25m.
Both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are said to have been informed of his decision to prioritise a move to the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners reached an agreement on personal terms with him.
The Spanish international, who scored five goals and provided three assists in 32 LaLiga games last season, is one of two Erreala midfielders on the radar of Premier League clubs, such as Martin Zubimendi He remains linked with a possible move to Liverpool.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Bayern Munich are willing to sign a left-back Alfonso Davies This summer, AS reports, Real Madrid remain interested in the 23-year-old and the latest reports indicate that the Bundesliga side would be willing to offload him for €30m after reducing his valuation. Davies entered the final year of his contract last month.
– A medical examination has been scheduled for the free agent goalkeeper. David de Gea The 33-year-old striker has signed a one-year contract until the summer of 2025, although he can activate a clause that extends his deal for a further year if certain conditions are met. De Gea has been without a club since leaving Manchester United in 2023 and looks to be edging closer to a return to competitive football.
– Manchester United still have hopes of signing Brentford striker Ivan ToneyThe 28-year-old continues to be linked with a possible move away from the Bees after entering the final year of his contract, and it is said that a transfer bid worth £40m could be possible. He has also recently been linked with Tottenham Hotspur.
– West Ham United are looking to make a move for the proposed signing of the Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo The Italian club have announced that he will join Juventus, Fabrizio Romano reports. Club director Tim Steidten has reportedly travelled to France to negotiate a deal with the Ligue 1 club, who have accepted a €40m offer including a percentage of any future transfer. The Hammers hope to arrange a medical for Todibo on Friday.
– Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi According to Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg, the 25-year-old is keen to join Liverpool. The 25-year-old's representatives are believed to have a positive relationship with the club due to him also representing former player Xabi Alonso, although it is unclear whether the Reds intend to propose the full €60m clause to sign Zubimendi or whether they will look to negotiate a lower fee.
