Arsenal are continuing to make moves in the transfer market as they look to secure the signing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino before the window closes next Friday.
The Gunners have strengthened their backline this summer, signing goalkeeper David Raya on a permanent deal following his loan spell from Brentford last season and also adding Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori in a £42million move from Bologna.
The club now appear intent on adding a defensive midfielder which should allow Declan Rice to push forward more, with Real Sociedad man Merino their major target.
In the current PSR climate, outgoings are crucial and after seeing Emile Smith Rowe join Fulham in a £27million move, another midfielder is set for the Emirates exit door.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal have agreed terms with Deportivo La Coruna for the sale of 20-year-old Hale End academy product Charlie Patino.
The midfielder joined the Gunners from Luton Town in 2015 and has enjoyed loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea City over the past two seasons, while also working his way through the various England age groups, right up to under-21s level.
