Real Sociedad 
Liverpool 
- 17 July
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CONFIRMED: Mikel Merino signs for Arsenal.
Arsenal beats Liverpool to sign Mikel Merino. Real Sociedad accepts their €32M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Mikel Merino moving to Liverpool.
CONFIRMED: Mikel Merino signs for Arsenal
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Mikel Merino's transfer to Liverpool, as reports suggest a 72% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Liverpool has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Mikel Merino.
- Liverpool has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Mikel Merino (29).
- Liverpool has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Mikel Merino.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Key player as direct competitor (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Some better competitors for position (Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai)
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Alternatives of Liverpool
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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79.1
80.4
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Sean Longstaff |
 Newcastle Utd.
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€17.7M |
|
78.9
78.9
|
Stanislav Lobotka |
 Napoli
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€18.3M |
|
78.7
91.6
|
Xavi Simons |
 RB Leipzig
|
€67.5M |
|
78.7
79.5
|
Henrikh Mkhitaryan |
 Inter
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€2.4M |
|
77.6
77.6
|
André Zambo Anguissa |
Napoli
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€15.7M |
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77.6
77.6
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Marcos Llorente |
 Atlético
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€19.7M |
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77.5
81.9
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Oihan Sancet |
 Athletic
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€56.6M |
|
77.1
77.9
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Vitaly Janelt |
 Brentford
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€18.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 16-07-2025 | Report | |
| Marc Guéhi | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Anthony Gordon | 06-06-2025 | Report | |
| Benjamin Šeško | 06-06-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Dibling | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Miloš Kerkez | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Adam Wharton | 25-04-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 22-04-2025 | Report |
Mikel Merino
M, F (C)
Skill: 75.0
Pot: 75.0
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€39.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€35.6M – €43.5M
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Who is Mikel Merino?
Mikel Merino (ESP) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Arsenal. Mikel Merino is 29 years old (1996/06/22) and he is 189cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 8. Mikel Merino has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a holding midfielder.
Mikel Merino's current transfer value is between €35.6M and €43.5M. His last transfer was from Real Sociedad to Arsenal in 2024. Arsenal paid Real Sociedad €32M for Mikel Merino.
Mikel Merino latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
