Arsenal remain confident in their ability to tempt the Spanish star to the Premier League, with personal terms expected to be settled easily.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal and Real Sociedad are in talks over a deal for Merino, with sporting director Edu in Spain to help secure an agreement.
Merino has just 12 months left on his current contract and is seemingly keen to join the Gunners in their fight for Premier League glory.
Arteta hopes to bring Merino to the Emirates, and the proposed move could be facilitated by related player movements within the team.
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