Arsenal are pushing to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Basque side. Merino became a hero as Spain won Euro 2024, and the midfielder has been identified as someone who can boost Mikel Arteta’s options in the middle of the park alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. The 28-year-old has reportedly agreed personal terms, with Barcelona not pursuing a move as expected, and he could end up joining for a bargain fee of less than £25m. Arsenal and Real Sociedad have done business amicably on several occasions in the past, and have…