Mikel Merino will travel to London for Arsenal transfer today

There has been some brilliant news heading into the weekend for Arsenal fans. After getting off to winning ways in the Premier League opener, they appear to have sealed a transfer for Mikel Merino. However, there are some final stages for the Spaniard to complete before his Arsenal transfer.

With personal terms agreed already and an agreement between Arsenal and Real Sociedad being struck last night, it is now down to Mikel Merino to complete a medical and sign his relevant paperwork. This stage of transfer proceedings is always exciting, since it means that (barring any anomalous hiccups), the transfer deal is essentially complete.

So, how quickly will Arsenal progress to the next stage of Mikel Merino's upcoming Arsenal transfer?

Mikel Merino will travel to London for Arsenal transfer today

According to Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto, the plan is for Mikel Merino to travel to London today. When he is in London, Mikel Merino will undergo all of the relevant medical tests, be introduced to the training facilities and meet the backroom staff, including Mikel Arteta most importantly.

All it took for Arsenal fans on Twitter was to be told about the flight plans. They then (obviously) tracked down all of the revelant information, down to the minute detail. Indeed, Mikel Merino is set to travel from Hondarribia at 14:10 local time to London, where he will then be tasked with completing his deal.

So, ever since terms were agreed with the club yesterday, progress has been sharp. It is easy to see why, considering Arsenal have been excited to get this deal over the line.

Mikel Merino has been an Arsenal transfer target for a long time. Without a doubt, Mikel Arteta would have been instrumental to getting the deal over the line as Arsenal would not have been the only club interested in singing Mikel Merino, the EURO 2024 winner.

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