Real Sociedad excludes Merino from squad as Arsenal eyes him
The midfielder will be sidelined for the LaLiga opener at the Reale Arena.
Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil has left Mikel Merino out of his squad for tomorrow's clash with Rayo Vallecano.AdvertisementAdvertisementMerino is the subject of talks between La Real and Arsenal, with an agreement close.
A fee in the region of €35m is now close to being settled.
As such, the Spain Euros winner has been left of Sunday's clash with Rayo to keep him injury free.
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