Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal's next transfer target after they complete the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal 's next transfer target after they complete the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.
He had entered the final 12 months of his deal at Sociedad, and was not in their squad for the 1-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday. He explained: "It's true we had an injury with Gabriel Jesus, and we missed him. We are a little bit short and if we can do something, then we will do it. "We have to trust some academy players and make sure we look after the ones that we have to be robust and play a lot of minutes. So far looking good. I'm happy."
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