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Transfer news: Mikel Merino’s transfer took a new step when Arteta sent an urgent warning

Football — 08/12/2024

Arsenal finished off their pre-season with a 2-0 win over Lyon at the Emirates. Goals from centre backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes put Arsenal ahead early on.

NÓNG! Mikel Merino gật đầu tới Emirates, Arsenal coi như có tân binh giá hơn 25 triệu euro

Now, though, the Gunners are focused on their first Premier League game at home on Saturday against Wolves. Mikel Arteta and Edu are still looking for a new striker to add to their scoring options before they try to stop Manchester City’s runaway success.

Even though there are clear signs of progress since Arteta took over, a former Arsenal star has already said that the manager could lose his job if he doesn’t win any titles this season.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 1 người, đang chơi bóng đá, đang chơi bóng bầu dục và văn bản cho biết 'ATy Arsenal MIKEL MERINO Mikel Arteta is said to be an admirer of Merino's talent and physicality, as he looks to add more experience to the squad. (via Gunnerblog)'

Here are the big stories from the Emirates as the new season approaches quickly.

The Merino blooperReal Sociedad made a last-ditch effort to keep midfielder Mikel Merino, which is making it harder for Arsenal to get him.

It looked like the Gunners were going to sign Merino. He won Euro 2024 with Spain in the summer. It was thought that he could be bought for £25 million since his deal with Sociedad is coming to an end.

Arsenal thanh lý Nketiah, tập trung vào mục tiêu Mikel Merino

That made Mikel Arteta want to sign him. This summer, Arteta has already signed Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya. Even though Declan Rice played very well last season, Arteta seems to think that midfield is a spot that needs new players.

But it looks like it will be harder than we thought.

The arteta warnedLittle Emmanuel has told Mikel Arteta that he needs to win or go home at Arsenal this season.

Last season, the Gunners almost won the Premier League title, but Manchester City beat them to the top spot on the last day of the season.

Pep Guardiola’s team won the title last year, and Arsenal came in second place again this year. Pep Guardiola’s team is now trying to win their fifth straight title when the new season starts next weekend.

Beautiful set piecesThere will be a lot of twists and turns in the new Premier League season, but Arsenal are in great health after pre-season.

Arsenal finished getting ready for the new season with a 2-0 win over Lyon, with goals from Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba. It’s important to note that both goals came from set pieces.

Arsenal’s ability from set pieces has been a big part of their comeback, and Nicolas Jover, who used to teach Manchester City, is credited with coming up with the idea.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 1 người, đang chơi bóng bầu dục, đang chơi bóng đá và văn bản

Before going to Arsenal, the Spaniard worked at Manchester City for two years under Pep Guardiola and became known as something of an innovator.