Arsenal appear to be closing in on the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with the Spain star keen on a move to the Emirates. It has been reported that Arsenal are nearing an agreement with Real Sociedad for Merino, who could complete a move to the Emirates Stadium in the coming days. Merino would arrive as a Euro 2024 winner with Spain, as well as an accomplished player in La Liga, in a similar manner to the signing of Santi Cazorla in 2012. It is not the first time Arsenal are signing a player directly from the Spanish top flight. In fact, Arsenal have signed 18 players from La Liga…