That's why Arsenal signed Mikel Merino for a fairly long period of time. So hopefully Mikel Merino can quickly resolve his contract problems with Arsenal and be able to play with Arsenal soon. Because Mikel Merino will of course be very important capital for Arsenal.
Arsenal are very serious about their team this season. They don't want to be the guard first ranked and fail at the end of the season. This proves that Arteta is very active in adding new players. Meanwhile, Merino should just have to wait for time. I read Merino had a medical test, I think it was only a matter of time. Merino has also played at Newcastle United. The statistics in Sociedad are also quite good. He played 32 times with 5 goals. He can be a creative midfielder to overcome Arsenal's stalemate.
He’s signed and done his medicals already, club announcement of his signing should be made before Wednesday. I think he’s going to meet the players and start training with them.
He is an important signing for Arteta. He’s incredibly good with duels and it’s one aspect of Arteta’s game tactics. He has to come into the midfield soon. Rice cannot continue to play No.8 for long. Thomas Partey is gradually losing his legs.
A midfield of Rice, Merino and Odegaard is an energetic one, and it’s what we are looking forward to.
I’m a huge Partey fan. And, while I agree he no longer has the legs to cover the midfield as before and tires out quicker, his football intelligence remains sharp.
I’m happy with their squad building. Lean squad of high performers. We'll just need to find a solution for the injured Gabriel Jesus.