Real Sociedad 
Liverpool 
- 3 September
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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.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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 (Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch)
Liverpool have £177k-a-week midfield trio on their radar at Anfield
https://www.givemesport.com - EnglishLiverpool are keen to sign one Napoli star this summer, according to transfer insider Rudy Galetti.
Who is Mikel Merino? £53m Liverpool target likened to Xabi Alonso
https://tbrfootball.com - EnglishLiverpool reportedly have the Real Sociedad star on their transfer wish-list.
Liverpool keen on signing Mikel Merino
https://thehardtackle.com - EnglishLiverpool are reportedly interested in Mikel Merino to solve their midfield issues as Jurgen Klopp eyes several other options too
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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77.4
79.5
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Teun Koopmeiners |
 Juventus
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€39.7M |
|
77.3
89.5
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
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€80M |
|
77.2
81.9
|
James Garner |
 Everton
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€20.8M |
|
77.1
77.9
|
Vitaly Janelt |
 Brentford
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€18.6M |
|
76.9
78.4
|
Sean Longstaff |
 Leeds United
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€24.2M |
|
76.8
78.5
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan |
 Inter
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€2.3M |
|
76.6
76.6
|
Frank Anguissa |
 Napoli
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€15.7M |
|
76.4
78.3
|
Amadou Haidara |
 RB Leipzig
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€13.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Collins | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Giovanni Leoni | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Marc Guéhi | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Malick Fofana | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 16-07-2025 | Report | |
| Anthony Gordon | 06-06-2025 | Report | |
| Benjamin Sesko | 06-06-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Dibling | 02-06-2025 | Report |
Mikel Merino
M, F (C)
Skill: 73.7
Pot: 74.5
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
Contract Until
29 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 holding midfielder and as A ball winning 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.
