Arsenal Transfer News Today: Merino RETURN offer, Nketiah deal COLLAPSE, Zubimendi update

The latest Arsenal transfer news updates, with the hottest updates on all the potential new signings and sales at the Emirates, including Eddie Nketiah and Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino,

Arsenal are will be patient in their attempt at signing Spain international Merino after their initial offer was rebuked.

Arsenal prepared to be patient

Talks between Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu, and the Spanish club are continuing after Sociedad turned down a first formal bid believed to be worth €25m, reports The Guardian.

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Merino helped Spain lift the Euro 2024 title and it’s thought that a deal could be struck with Sociedad before the window shuts.

Nketiah still without buyer

Eddie Nketiah remains a Gunners player despite the Premier League being open to offers. Ligue 1 outfit Marseille had been close to a deal but nothing finalised.

More recently, Bournemouth were thought to be in talks over a possible move for the striker. Boosted by the money received for Dominic Solanke, the Cherries were after a No.9 to come in, step up, and take the former Liverpool man’s place.

Bournemouth narrowed their search to two main targets — Nketiah and Porto’s Evanilson, reports the Evening Standard, but it is the Brazil striker who is set to join from the Portuguese club, in a deal worth €47m.

Arsenal end Zubimendi pursuit

Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Martin Zubimendi, who recently rejected Liverpool, but decided against a move, reports GunnerBlog.

It’s believed “Arteta is enamoured with Merino” and he is now their main focus for midfield. Talks remain underway for the former Newcastle player.