Arsenal are in talks with Real Sociedad over the signing of midfielder Mikel Merino.

There is work still to do on the deal, but the 28-year-old is understood to be keen on the move.

An agreement on personal terms is not expected to be a problem.

Merino has a year left on his Sociedad contract.

He featured in all seven games for Spain at the Euros, scoring the winner in the quarter-final against Germany.

What Merino could bring to Arsenal

Analysis from Sky Sports News senior football journalist Nick Wright:

Standing at 6ft 2ins, continuing a theme of Arsenal targeting physically imposing players following the additions of Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and, most recently, Riccardo Calafiori, Merino boasts formidable aerial strength as well as a knack for stealing possession.

Julian Nagelsmann's Germany found that out at the European Championship, when, following a late run into the box, another of Merino's trademarks, he produced a towering header from Dani Olmo's cross to clinch Spain's semi-final spot in the penultimate minute of extra-time.

Merino, although not a regular starter for Luis de la Fuente's side, would finish the tournament as one of only four players - along with Alvaro Morata,...