Mikel Merino
29-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
Injury Foot
Est. Return 4/11/2026
Will receive surgery
Merino (foot) has suffered a bone injury and is set for surgery, according to his club. "Mikel will have surgery in the coming days [on a bone injury in his right foot] and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme Mikel is expected to be out of action for an extended period, with the aim of returning to full training before the end of the season."
ANALYSIS
Merino looks to be facing a longer absence after he suffered a foot injury, with the attacker confirmed to be dealing with a bone injury that will force surgery. Unfortunately, he is now looking at months out, although he is expected to return to training ahead of the end of the season. With his absence, time will open up in the midfield, with Eberechi Eze likely to work into more time, a rough loss for the club as they continue to eye a league title.
Merino looks to be facing a longer absence after he suffered a foot injury, with the attacker confirmed to be dealing with a bone injury that will force surgery. Unfortunately, he is now looking at months out, although he is expected to return to training ahead of the end of the season. With his absence, time will open up in the midfield, with Eberechi Eze likely to work into more time, a rough loss for the club as they continue to eye a league title.
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Suffers foot issue
Merino (foot) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Mikel Arteta said to the media. "He's got an issue in his foot. It's a bone that's giving him some pain, and we have some exams, we need some more specialists to look at it and to see how long he will be out."
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Available again
Merino has completed his one-match suspension in Champions League play versus Kairat, becoming an option for upcoming fixtures in all competitions.
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Scores off bench
Merino (suspension) scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
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Will miss last UCL game
Merino will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of three yellow cards in the Champions League.
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Scores opener, adds assist late
Merino scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Brentford.
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Sociedad won't reduce fee
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.
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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.
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.