Mikel Merino emerges as Atletico Madrid target after Arsenal move

Published on: 03 November 2026

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is attracting interest from La Liga side Atletico Madrid, according to transfer insider Ekrem Konur.

Atletico are considering a loan deal for the Spain international that would include an option to buy him for €30m.

Merino joined Arsenal in the summer of 2024. The 30-year-old’s current contract with the London club runs until the end of June 2028.

He has made nine Premier League appearances this season and has received one yellow card.

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