Real Sociedad claim Mikel Merino missed training due to a small injury issue.
The Spanish Euro 2024 winner is not happy at the club and wants to be allowed to go.
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Merino, who has a year left on his contract, is being linked with a move to Arsenal.
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay is in London, per The Mirror, to discuss a sale.
He has been pushing for a £34 million package, while Arsenal want to bring down the fee.
The two clubs are said to be close to an agreement, which should see the deal go through this week.