Arsenal Insider can exclusively reveal what Mikel Arteta’s true stance on Mikel Merino is, having missed out on a preferred target. Arsenal need to reinforce their midfield contingent in this summer transfer window. Mikel Merino is now a top target for Arsenal, with the Gunners working to prise the Spaniard away from Real Sociedad. The La Liga outfit are open to letting the player go, as they are wary of losing him for nothing next summer. Merino only has one year left on his current contract and has shown no signs of being willing to pen a new a deal with his current club. Mikel Arteta will a…
