The Spain international was unable to make his debut in the 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday after he suffered a fractured shoulder during a collision with Gabriel Magalhaes in training

Arsenal have confirmed Aaron Ramsdale has joined Southampton in a lucrative sale and one of two goalkeepers will take his place at the Emirates, while Mikel Merino has unfortunately suffered a cruel early injury blow

The 28-year-old midfielder could be a key addition to Arteta's first team as Arsenal look to end Manchester City's strangehold on the Premier League title after running them close the last two years

Arsenal have signed Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya so far this summer, but more players have exited the club. Now, one is set to arrive and another is coming through the door

David Ornstein has revealed how much Arsenal will pay for Mikel Merino and the length of contract he will be given when leaving Real Sociedad

The president of Real Sociedad has travelled to England in order to finalise the sale of Mikel Merino to Arsenal, while David Ornstein has confirmed another big Gunners transfer is close

The Gunners have had the midfielder's signing locked down for a few weeks now but are yet to finalise the move, with worrying claims from Spain now explaining why

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been linked with Newcastle United, Ajax and more but another team may have stolen a march on them for the England international

The Gunners can expect the deal to cross the line soon as they aim to agree all the final details imminently

Arsenal have have found common ground with Real Sociedad regarding the transfer fee for Mikel Merino, while the Gunners dropped a major hint on Saturday afternoon regarding an upcoming player exit

The Gunners hope to capture a world-class winger but must first shift two unwanted stars, while Romano has provided a major update as the Merino signing nears

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side have just made one summer signing in Riccardo Calafiori, and just as they edge closer to another - one individual may be heading for the Emirates exit

Mikel Arteta has made the 28-year-old a top target as he looks to bolster his midfield options and the Gunners are confident of reaching an agreement on a fee

Arsenal are advancing in their quest to sign Mikel Merino, though a major exit is required before the deal can be finalised and bitter rivals Spurs have inadvertently teed up the perfect sale

Arsenal have had a quiet transfer window so far - with Riccardo Calafiori their sole new signing this summer - but they are inching closer to a statement signing before the new season

Two Arsenal transfers - one a signing and the other an exit - are accelerating thanks to title rivals Liverpool and old foes Tottenham

The latest from Spain has claimed Liverpool will wrap up a move for Zubimendi before Arsenal can sign Merino, and Real Sociedad's determination to retain one of their star midfielders could bode badly for the Gunners

The Gunners can finally expect to secure summer signing No 3 this week - and now a former star wants them to break the bank for an England man too

Real Sociedad are ready to make one dramatic last attempt to prevent Zubimendi from joining Liverpool and Merino's move to Arsenal, and whether it's likely to be successful has emerged

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Mikel Merino from La Liga side Real Sociedad but they’ve had mixed success with their imports from Spain

Arsenal fans need not worry amid fears their partially agreed move for major signing number three has gone cold, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealing the reasons behind the delay

A new forward remains on the agenda for Arsenal but strengthening in midfield has been deemed a priority by Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu

Arsenal are 'very, very close' to securing their third major signing of the summer after punting Barcelona into touch, and the Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the player and launched a verbal bid

An Arsenal hero is excited by a big prospective transfer, though the Gunners are debating whether to press ahead with their move, as per reports

Arsenal’s summer transfer window thus far has been methodical but there are seemingly closing in on some midfield steel in the shape of Spain star Mikel Merino

Arsenal have announced the permanent sale of Smith Rowe to Fulham, while Fabrizio Romano has declared a follow-up signing is "really, really close" after terms were agreed and a verbal bid made

Tottenham could be on the verge of adding a quality attacker to Ange Postecoglou's ranks, while Arsenal are close to announcing the capture of Declan Rice's perfect midfield partner

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with major signing No 3 and a discounted bid is expected to be accepted, while an attacker whose exit is paving the way for the move has passed a medical

Arsenal have reportedly forged a key agreement ahead of a signing Arteta will love, while a 'superstar' ex-Gunner has joined a new side

Arsenal are close to signing a top Spain star, with a report giving a very promising update and his club president speaking openly about a potential exit

Arsenal are aiming to take one position to the next level this summer and could sign two stars from La Liga, according to reports

The Gunners are close to tying up a deal for summer signing No 2 - and Edu will then move swiftly on to another of their major targets

Arsenal appear to have pulled the plug on a signing they had a good chance of sealing and an Olympic star could take his place on the shortlist

The Gunners appear to have been given a free run at signing a top midfielder who should be a perfect pivot for Declan Rice in Arteta's engine room ahead of the new season

Arsenal have a good chance of signing two players in a stunning £109million double deal, with their pursuit of a Euro 2024 star ramping up

Arsenal are less than a month away from the new season and have just one signing to their name - but the Gunners are considering strengthening one key position soon

The Gunners are leading Barcelona in the race to sign a Euro 2024 winner after offering a double-your-money contract - with two other new signings soon to be confirmed

The Gunners have seen their hopes of signing a long-term midfield target rapidly evaporte - though Arteta has a growing belief a move for another Spain man is on the cards

As we have consistently reported, a new midfielder is one of the manager's priorities amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of Thomas Partey and Albert Sambi Lokonga

Man Utd fancy signing a Spain midfielder, Liverpool are 'in talks' to sign a Turkey striker, while Chelsea are to launch an improved offer for an Atletico Madrid attacker

Arsenal are targeting a €70m double deal for a winger and midfielder, Liverpool are pushing to sign a former Everton man, while Barcelona want a Man Utd star and a Championship winger

Mikel Arteta has been hunting for a striker, but a midfield partner for Declan Rice is also high on his list and a Barcelona target could be Emirates bound

Arne Slot's hopes of landing a Serie A stopper ahead of Juventus look doomed to failure, while Spurs are not messing about when it comes to Real Madrid's interest in Cristian Romero

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been backed to solve a big problem at Man Utd by capturing a top La Liga star worth €50m

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp could finally land the creative midfielder his side has been crying out for in what seems like forever, while Chelsea are not done in their chase for another forward

Unai Emery could bring a Spanish star back to the Premier League with Aston Villa after a previous stint at Newcastle

City will beat Liverpool to sign a classy midfielder, Arsenal's bid to land Hazard has faded, while Lukaku is in serious transfer talks