Mikel Merino

28-Year-Old MidfielderM
Arsenal
Premier

Spain

Debuts in Tuesday's win
MArsenal
October 2, 2024
Merino generated three tackles (two won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain.
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Merino made his first appearance for Arsenal after missing the first part of the season with a shoulder injury. Merino replaced Thomas Partey in the 64th minute and mainly played a defensive role as he won two tackles and made two clearances. Now that he's healthy he will likely be a regular bench player for the Gunners.
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Debuts on bench
MArsenal
October 1, 2024
Merino (shoulder) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against PSG.
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Eyeing return soon
MArsenal
September 27, 2024
Merino (shoulder) is out for Saturday's match against Leicester City but is nearing a return, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Tomorrow is too soon, the next week we will see. He had partial training today, he's been working so hard and is looking good. It is just about the healing of that bone and how mature that is to expose him to contact."
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Starts rehabilitation
MArsenal
September 13, 2024
Merino (shoulder) has begun recovery work, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "It's a slow process because it's a bone and it takes a while to heal. He is progressing well and is already doing some stuff. He is working extremely hard and we're using this time to make sure that he understands a lot of things that he has a lot of questions about, and when he's back he's ready to go and impact the team."
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Set to miss two months
MArsenal
September 3, 2024
Merino is set to miss two months due to a fractured shoulder he suffered in training, according to Sami Mokbel of Daily Mail.
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Out multiple weeks
MArsenal
August 30, 2024
Merino (shoulder) is set for multiple weeks out, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Yes, very unfortunate. Yesterday he had a collision. He has got a shoulder injury and it looks like he is going to be out for a few weeks. [It was his] first session. It looks like he has a small fracture."
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Sociedad won't reduce fee
MReal Sociedad
August 20, 2024
Real Sociedad are not expected to reduce the transfer fee they want to receive if they were to part ways with Merino, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
Real Sociedad are refusing to lower their valuation for the 28-year-old Spain midfielder and Arsenal target. The Gunners are willing to do everything in their power to sign Merino, but it seems the deal won't get over the finish line unless one of the two clubs soften their stance a bit.
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