Personal terms agreed: Arsenal set to confirm another big signing after Calafiori done deal,player to arrive tomorrow with agent to seal deal imminently

Arsenal is poised to officially announce the acquisition of Riccardo Calafiori within the coming hours, and this Italian player will not be the final addition to their squad this summer.

He will shortly become their second most significant transfer acquisition of the summer, following the permanent signing of David Raya. However, who will be the subsequent individual?

Arsenal has identified several players for their shortlist, and the acquisition of Calafiori is anticipated to facilitate further transactions.

Nevertheless, they must approach it by focussing on each individual player sequentially. Fabrizio Romano anticipates an increase in their interest in Mikel Merino following the acquisition of Calafiori.

It is anticipated that the Spanish midfielder will go from Real Sociedad this season following an excellent performance in Euro 2024.

Arsenal has initiated communication with the entourage of the individual in question regarding a potential relocation to North London. The response received was affirmative, thereby paving the way for further discussions to take place.

Nevertheless, Romano asserts that the acquisition of the Spanish prodigy will be contingent to the asking price set by Sociedad, taking into account the fact that he is in the last year of his existing contract.

Arsenal Opinion

Merino shown exceptional performance during Euro 2024, making him an excellent choice for Arsenal as a midfielder.

Considering that there is only one year remaining on his contract, it is likely that the cost of signing him will not be too high. We anticipate that Mikel Arteta will make a strong effort to persuade him to complete the transfer.