According to Sky Sports, Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino can finally move to Premier League club Arsenal. This deal has been going on for a very long time now. Arsenal has identified Mikel Merino as their top transfer target for this summer transfer transfer window. The Spanish midfielder is very versatile which can help Mikel Arteta in many situations. Moreover, Mikel Merino can be the final piece of puzzle needed by Arsenal to win the Premier League. Mikel Merino got famous after scoring last minute goal in Euro 24 for Spain to knockout of hosts Germany in quater finals.
Merino can provide the winners mentality and experience to the Arsenal squad. Arsenal already signed former West Ham United captain Declan Rice to reinforce their midfield in previous transfer window. Declan Rice is arguably one of the best signings for Arsenal in Mikel Arteta’s era. The English midfielder transformed the Arsenal defense and made them a completly new team. However, if we look Arsenal during the lockdown period and now, they are completly different team. This Arsenal time is now a serious contender for every trophy. After all Mikel Arteta has transformed this team in an unstoppable force and trophies are very near for this amazing team.
Real Sociedad midfielder can turn Arsenal into title contenders
Other than Declan Rice, the Arsenal defense also deserves credit for turning them into one of the best teams in the world. The defensive partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel deserves the most credit. Saliba has become one of the best center backs in the world this season. The French defender stood like a wall in the Arsenal defense. Saliba was also called by Didier Deschamps for France Euro 24 campaign. Saliba managed to keep his form in the tournament after France had one of the best defensive records in the tournament. Arsenal conceded an impressive of only 29 goals last season.
However, Mikel Arteta will want to ensure that this defense performance will repeat next season. This made Arsenal sign Italian sensation Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The young defender helped Bologna secure fifth place in Serie A last season and qualify for Champions League. Calafiori got famous during his Euro 24 campaign with Italian team. Although Italy did not went far in the tournament, Calafiori secured his big move to Premier League. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya also made his move to Arsenal permanent. The goalkeeper was solid between the sticks for Arsenal last season. Mikel Arteta put his trust in the goalkeeper
Arsenal squad looking good after pre-season
The quality of the Arsenal squad was visible in their pre season tour. Arsenal lost only one match in the pre season against Liverpool. However, they performance throughout the tour was amazing. Arsenal key players Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were involved in the Euro 24 finals with England. Mikel Arteta will be expecting his key players to return to the squad soon. Fans are happy with Arsenal’s performance and are rating them very high before the season starts.
Arsenal has been very unlucky for the past two years after ending as runners up for two consecutive seasons. However, beating Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City squad is not very easy. Fans are afraid Arsenal may suffer the same faith as Liverpool. Mikel Arteta being a former student of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City is ready to beat his teacher. Although Arsenal did not manage to sign a world class striker this summer, their team still looks good for next season. Arsenal will face Wolves in their opening match of the Premier League and hope for a good start.
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