Arsenal have now reached an agreement to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, after weeks of negotiations. Merino has been a consistent figure for Real Sociedad since moving from Newcastle in 2018, and he impressed as Spain triumphed in Euro 2024. The 28-year-old has been targeted to strengthen Arsenal’s midfield options, and he will bring a wealth of experience and a lot of quality to make an instant impact. The Spaniard only had one year left on his deal at Real Sociedad, and after refusing to extend his deal, several clubs expressed their interest in him. However, Merino only had eye…