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