By Katie Catherall Arsenal have continued in their pursuit to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino and are now in talks to settle a potential deal, according to a report. The Gunners welcomed Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori to the Emirates Stadium in July, but have otherwise been relatively quiet in the transfer window. Mikel Arteta has remained keen on welcoming midfielder Merino to north London and the club could be edging closer to getting his signature. According to The Athletic, Arsenal and Real Sociedad are in talks over a deal for Merino, with sporting director Edu in Spain to…