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Arsenal are pushing to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad before deadline day. Mikel Arteta and Edu are eager to acquire Merino this summer, with several offers already turned down by Real Sociedad. The Spanish midfielder is a wanted man in North London however, there has been a gap in the two club’s valuation of the player thus far. Sociedad want £34m for Merino, with the 28-year-old understood to be open to making the move to the Emirates this summer. Despite there being some anxiety regarding Arsenal’s pursuit of the Spaniard, another twist has shed a more positive light on the Gunners’ h…

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