Arsenal are planning their initial bid for ‘amazing’ talent following Mikel Arteta’s clearance.

Arsenal’s summer additions could quadruple in the coming days as the club looks to push their chase of signing number two.

After weeks of talks, Arsenal were able to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.

Mikel Arteta’s plans for the next season will be finalized at London Colney following their tour of the United States.

The Arsenal manager had no new players to trial with during their trip across the pond, since Calafiori arrived late.

However, Arteta now has less than two weeks until the new season begins, as Arsenal prepares its first bid for one of their main targets.

Arsenal considering a £25.7 million bid for ‘amazing’ player.

It has to be mentioned that none of the Premier League’s top three from last season have done much business this window.

Manchester City has only signed one player, Savinho, and Liverpool has yet to do so.

So, in light of this, Arsenal’s business does not appear to be so awful, given that they have acquired one of Europe’s most in-demand defensive players.

However, acquiring another player from this summer’s Euros would make a significant statement for the north London club.

According to AS, Arsenal is preparing a €30 million (£25.7 million) approach for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.

The Spain international has returned to training with Sociedad after a delayed summer vacation due to the Euros.

Arteta reportedly approved Edu Gaspar’s move this summer, with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona also showing interest.

With almost four weeks left in the transfer window, those in Spain anticipate a major saga.

Mikel Merino is high on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal wish list.
Arsenal, who have strengthened their defence with the addition of Calafiori, may make a major statement signing with Merino in midfield.

According to the article, Arteta has already approved the move, with the Spaniard eager to welcome his compatriot.

And it’s no surprise, given that Merino was lauded as ‘amazing’ after a spectacular Euro 2024 performance this summer.

The player has returned to training with Sociedad, demonstrating his character, although Arsenal will be hoping that this does not take as long as their agreement for Calafiori did.