An important piece of the puzzle for the championship! Fabrizio Romano: Merino travels to London for medical check-up and will join Arsenal

Arsenal's blockbuster signing in this summer window is finally coming, and that is Spain international midfielder Merino!

According to the latest report from Italy transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Sociedad's 28-year-old Spain midfielder Merino is heading to London for a medical to complete his move to Arsenal.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Merino is close to joining Arsenal and the deal is nearing completion, with the player already scheduled to travel to London for a medical and signing with Arsenal on a four-year contract until 2028, with an option to extend for another year.

According to previous news from Romano, Arsenal needs to pay Real Sociedad a floating transfer fee of 32 million euros + 5 million euros to sign Merino.

Merino, who played for Osasuna, Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, joined Real Sociedad from Newcastle for €12 million in the summer of 2018 and has been with Real Sociedad for six seasons, where he has grown into a central midfield and a Spain international.

The 28-year-old Merino, who is 1.89 meters tall and has left his foot, plays in midfielder or midfield, and is valued at 50 million euros. Merino made 45 appearances for Real Sociedad in all competitions last season, starting 39 of them, contributing eight goals and five assists.