Arsenal have reached the finishing line in making the transfer happen

London Arsenal are looking to strengthen the midfielder position, and the Canaries are already close to a transfer for this role.

According to Sky Sports, Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino underwent a medical examination at the club from the capital of England. Everything went well, and the player will sign a contract with the Gunners in the near future.

Both sides hope to finalise the deal before the end of the transfer window and declare Merino for Arsenal matches as soon as possible, so that he can take part in Saturday's game of Mikel Arteta's team against Brighton.

The financial component of the deal is also known: £32.5million for the Spanish club. But not the entire amount is guaranteed, because in the transfer there are also bonuses that will depend on Merino's sporting performance at Arsenal.

Earlier, the head coach of the London team spoke out about Arsenal's needs in the transfer market.