This player is all I have for Now, I’m just letting Him to go because of the connection between me and Arteta and My support for them to win the league”, Club Manager finally respond to Arsenal transfer as He assures Arteta that the player will be in London today to undergo medical

Real Sociedad’s manager, Imanol Alguacil, has made it clear that midfielder Mikel Merino is still a key part of the team, despite rumors suggesting that Arsenal is close to signing him. Alguacil emphasized that Merino remains committed to Real Sociedad and will fight alongside the team until the end.

Recent reports from Spain hinted that Arsenal and Real Sociedad had reached a preliminary agreement for Merino, with the deal expected to be around £30 million. Arsenal is eager to finalize the transfer before the transfer window closes. So far, Arsenal’s only major summer signing has been Riccardo Calafiori, after David Raya’s permanent move from Brentford. The club sees Merino as a top priority to strengthen their midfield.

Adding to the speculation, Merino was not included in Real Sociedad’s squad for their recent match against Real Vallecano, which they lost 2-1. This absence led many to believe that his transfer to Arsenal might be imminent.

Before the match, Alguacil spoke at a press conference where he confirmed that Merino was fit and available to play, but negotiations with Arsenal were ongoing. He also addressed questions about both Merino and another player, Martin Zubimendi, stating firmly that both players are still with Real Sociedad. He made it clear that Merino, although not in the matchday squad, and Zubimendi, who was included, are still committed to the club.

Alguacil reiterated his stance, saying, “They still belong to Real and both are going to be with the team to the death. Nothing changes. Those of us who are here will go all out to win the game. And then we’ll see who is there for the next one.”

As the transfer window remains open, Alguacil acknowledged the uncertainty that comes with it but stressed that he would continue to prepare the team with the players available. He mentioned that while the transfer market is still active, he focuses on what he has at the moment.

On the other hand, Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, chose not to comment on the rumors linking Merino to Arsenal ahead of their match against Wolves. Arteta’s silence on the matter leaves fans guessing, but the ongoing negotiations suggest that Arsenal is working hard to bring Merino to the Emirates Stadium.

In summary, while the future of Mikel Merino remains uncertain with ongoing transfer talks, Real Sociedad’s manager is confident that the player is still committed to the club, at least for now. The situation remains fluid as the transfer window edges closer to its deadline.