MIKEL MERINO NEWS

Arsenal FINALLY agree Mikel Merino deal as they strike agreement to sign midfielder for €38.5m from Real Sociedad | Goal.com US Arsenal have reportedly agreed to sign Mikel Merino with the Gunners striking an agreement to sign the midfielder for €38.5m from Real Socie...

AUGUST 22 • GOAL.COM

'We know his wishes' - Arsenal handed boost in bid to land Mikel Merino as Real Sociedad offer fresh update on potential £30m transfer | Goal.com US Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their bid to sign Mikel Merino, with Real Sociedad confirming they will let him leave for the righ...

AUGUST 19 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal move incoming? Mikel Merino left OUT of Real Sociedad squad for La Liga opener as Gunners ramp up transfer efforts | Goal.com US Mikel Merino has been left out of the Real Sociedad squad for their opening La Liga match of the season, suggesting a move to Arsenal is alm...

AUGUST 17 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal prepared to be patient in pursuit of Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad reject initial bid - Paper Talk Plus: Napoli open talks with Manchester United over potential signing of Scott McTominay; Liverpool step up talks to sign Valencia goalkeepe...

AUGUST 14 • SKY.COM

Mikel Merino isn't the most exciting transfer, but Arsenal might have struck gold with Spain's unlikely Euro 2024 hero | Goal.com US Mikel Merino looks is being linked with a move to Arsenal, and while he's not the most exciting addition, he's well suited to Mikel Arteta's...

AUGUST 1 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona enter race for Spain Euro 2024 hero Mikel Merino with La Liga giants confident of beating Premier League side to signing | Goal.com US Barcelona reportedly want Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino with the Spanish giants confident of beating Arsenal and Atletico Madrid to his signi...

JULY 17 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal plot move for Real Sociedad's Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino - Paper Talk Plus: Thomas Tuchel wants to be England manager - if Gareth Southgate steps down; Southgate is expected to receive an honour despite England...

JULY 16 • SKY.COM

Mikel Merino in line for 'contract of a lifetime' at Arsenal as Premier League giants join transfer race for Spain & Real Sociedad star | Goal.com US Arsenal have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino this summer.

JULY 14 • GOAL.COM

Spain's Mikel Merino emulates dad's 1991 goal celebration at same stadium at Euro 2024

Mikel Merino mimicked the celebration of his father, Miquel, after scoring for Spain to put them ahead of Germany in the cusp of extra time.

JULY 5

Spain vs. Germany highlights: Spain wins in extra time, advances to semifinals

JULY 5

Mikel Merino's late Spain stunner crushes host Germany's dreams

A header from Mikel Merino with moments left in extra-time took Spain to a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Germany.

JULY 5

Scores Friday Merino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 win against Germany.

Impact Merino scored with just minutes remaining in the second half of extra time on the way to a heroic win over hosts Germany. Merino came off the bench and was bombing forward to try and find some sort of breakthrough before eventually beating Manuel Neuer. Merino could even be in for a start in the semi final with Pedri suspended.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal transfer news and rumours today: Mikel Arteta leading push for Spain star Mikel Merino | Goal.com US GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours involving Arsenal

JUNE 28 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona consider deal to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad as midfielder's contract runs down, with Catalan club limited by financial difficulties | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly considering signing Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad as the midfielder enters the final year of his contract.

JUNE 11 • GOAL.COM

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JUNE 11 • GOAL.COM

Scores in win Merino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Betis.

Impact Merino notched his fifth goal of the season as he extended the lead in the 42nd minute of the match. Additionally, he was once again busy defensively, recording eight tackles in the match.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in win Merino made two tackles and four clearances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Merino was coming off scoring four times over his previous five starts in all competitions but this time he wasn't an offensive factor for Sociedad. However, the midfielder made up for that with a great defensive display, making things easier for the defensive line and being key for his team to shut the opposition down for the second consecutive game. Numbers are not as robust as they were last season for Merino, but he keeps proving he can be a difference-maker in both ends of the pitch, regardless of who the opponent is.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Cadiz Merino scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 victory against Cadiz.

Impact Merino netted the opener in the 28th minute assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal's flick. Merino also recorded three tackles and a clearance. He has been in blistering form lately as he now has three goals in the last four appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores consolation goal in UCL loss Merino scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Merino bagged an unassisted goal in the 89th minute Tuesday, a goal which came too late as his side was already down 4-0 in the tie. It was still a nice moment for him though as he has now scored in three consecutive matches. He also put in nice work defensively as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late against Villarreal Merino scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice (one accurate) during Friday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Merino entered the match in the 64th minute and scored Sociedad's lone goal in the 86th. Merino, who had started three straight matches prior to Friday, has scored in back-to-back fixtures while taking four shots, crossing twice, creating three chances and making four tackles.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late winner Sunday Merino scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Merino scored the match-winning goal in the 93rd minute Sunday, a header assisted by Jon Pacheco which took the 2-1 lead. It marked his third goal of the season and his first since Dec. 9. He also tied season highs with three chances created, two crosses and three shots. He picked up his seventh yellow card in the league as well, his third booking in his last five starts.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE