Mikel Merino to Arsenal is almost becoming a bit of a transfer saga as the Gunners look to finalise this deal. It was reported that Arsenal wanted to sign Merino before the end of last week, but, as of yet, no agreement has been reached. It has been suggested that Merino is very close to joining Arsenal, but according to Art De Roche, speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, some of the reporting around this move is wide of the mark. Indeed, according to the journalist Merino’s move to Arsenal isn’t actually as close as some people would have you believe. READ MORE: £33m player now suggests he has…