Arsenal are close to a coveted transfer. Only nuances remain

Midfielder is a position that Arsenal are keen to strengthen in the summer. And it seems that Real Sociedad manager Mikel Arteta is close to getting his hands on the coveted player.

According to The Mirror, Real Sociedad president Joquin Aperribay has arrived in London to discuss the transfer of San Sebastian midfielder Mikel Merino to Arsenal.

Talks are believed to have gathered momentum over the last week, with the club from the English capital eventually paying £30m for the recent European champion.

Earlier, Aperribay made it clear that he is ready to let Merino leave, thus fulfilling the will of the player himself, but only if the suitors for the 28-year-old footballer will pay the appropriate price for him.

Recall, earlier it was reported that the Arsenal striker is close to a transfer to Nottingham Forest.