Arsenal are expected to officially announce the signing of midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad on Monday afternoon. The Gunners have reached an agreement to bring the Spaniard to the club and he has already completed his medical examination. Merino has verbally committed to a four-year contract and is anticipated to finalize the deal before an official announcement is made tomorrow. The 28-year-old will be the club's third summer signing following David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori. Merino's arrival might coincide with the departure of Eddie Nketiah as Arsenal aims to create room in the squad and free up wages. Nketiah was close to joining Nottingham Forest this week, but the transfer fell through due to disagreements over personal terms. Crystal Palace is now in talks with the striker and is hopeful of reaching an agreement for his transfer. Arsenal may still pursue the signing of another forward before the transfer deadline, especially with Gabriel Jesus sustaining a new groin injury, potentially forcing the Gunners back into the transfer market.
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