Arsenal has reached an agreement to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino. The Gunners, who have been focused on strengthening their midfield throughout the summer, turned their attention to Merino following the conclusion of Euro 2024. However, negotiations with Sociedad over the 28-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract, proved challenging. Merino was notably absent from Sociedad’s …

Sadiq Umar’s return to Real Sociedad training on Tuesday after an eight-month absence due to a cruciate ligament injury in September 2022 sparked a jubilant atmosphere in San Sebastián, Basque Country. According to the club, Tuesday’s training is a decisive step for him to return to the pitch sooner rather than later but enough to keep him making steps in …