Mikel Arteta is keen to build a strong squad. Couple of Arsenal forward players are leaving, while Mikel Merino is close to joining. The Gunners want to win major titles once again. They failed to lift any last season. They would win the FA Community Shield. But, given their squad quality, they could have won so much more. Arteta and his men were close to winning the Premier League. Liverpool were leading the race midway through the season. But, they had faltered. The Gunners would be atop of the league table for a long time. But, Man City would eventually get the better of them. Pep would lead his side to a record 4th league title in a row.
At the same time, the Gunners were good in the UCL. But, they would lose out to Bayern Munich in the final 8. Nevertheless, they have managed to build a good squad over the years. At the same time, they are full of youth and energy. Arteta is keen to strengthen his lineup and challenge for the title yet again. Many new players are already being brought in. They are now focusing to sign Mikel Merino from Spain. But, they also have to balance their books at the same time. As a result, some Arsenal forward players are close to an exit.
Arsenal letting go of key forward players
Arsenal may see their top forward players leaving. Eddie Nketiah is close to an exit from the London side. As per tbrfootball.com, the Gunners are hoping to agree a fee with Marseille for him. At the same time, Emil Smith Rowe will also be leaving. The young winger will now be joining Fulham. Both these players showed great potential. They could have surely increased squad depth. At the same time, they would have functioned well as utility players.
Meanwhile, Arteta will be hoping to work with the other forward players at Arsenal. Trossard could be key for him. Gabriel Jesus is quite good when he is fit. Kai Havertz has shown some form in front of goal. Bukayo Saka has been pretty great for them. Without a doubt, the Gunners have some top players. But, they will be hoping to get the most out of them. At the same time, they will have to work on improving squad depth up front. Nketiah was very useful in the absence of Jesus. He was quite capable of scoring goals. At the same time, Smith Rowe could be a top player at his best.
Arteta wants Mikel Merino
Forward players are leaving Arsenal. But, they have also made signings of their own. David Raya deal was made permanent. Also, they have bought Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. They are surely on their way to become a top team. Now, they have made Mikel Merino as their top target. As per reports, personal terms have already been agreed. Also, they will be paying somewhere around £25 million for him. He is a top talent and will be key for them.
Mikel Merino was excellent with Spain in the EUROs. Also, he has been very consistent over the years. Meanwhile, Arteta has never been able to truly replace Granit Xhaka. Declan Rice was signed. But, he is playing in a different role. Many believe Merino could be the ideal replacement. At the same time, Arteta personally wants the 28-year-old. The midfielder could settle in soon and play a vital role at the Emirates. Forward players will be greatly benefitted by Arsenal signing Merino. Fans will be hoping to see a strong lineup in the next season. We might as well see them lifting the title now.
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