Arsenal star’s father speaks out on Real Madrid transfer links

Mikel Merino ’s father has poured cold water on rumours linking the midfielder with Real Madrid, insisting his son remains happy with ‘top club’ Arsenal. The 30-year-old Spain international left Real Sociedad to join Arsenal in a deal worth £31.6million after winning the European Championship with La Roja back in 2024 . In that time, Merino has made a total of 86 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, chipping in with 16 goals and eight assists under the tutelage of fellow countryman Mikel Arteta .