The deadline day of summer transfer window is rapidly approaching. This has been a silent window for Arsenal. They have only made a few signings. But those are all of some of the best players in Europe currently. Arsenal board is constantly putting in an effort to strengthen their squad. Mikel Arteta is backed by the board due to doing an excellent job on the field. Here are some of the top news regarding Gunners as the final week of transfer market has already started.
Arsenal have started the new season with a win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The secured all three points and are looking to finally get their hands on the Premier League title. Gunners have already completed the signing of David Raya on permanent basis. He was followed by Riccardo Calafiori who came from Bologna for £39 million. Now, Arsenal have completed the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. However, he is not yet announced.
Gunners complete the transfer of Mikel Merino
Arsenal have completed the signing of Mikel Merino. It is reported by Sky Sports that Gunners will pay around £32 million to Real Sociedad. According to recent reports, Merino has completed his medical with Gunners and is soon to be announced officially. Arsenal have offered Merino a four year contract which will keep him at club until 2028.
Thomas Partey is still linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer. However, he started the first match of this season against Wolves. Arteta has started Partey once again against Aston Villa. However, it seems that was only because Mikel Merino was not yet an official Arsenal player. Now that Merino has signed the contract, a lot can changer. Merino is expected to play alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard this season.
Arsenal pull out from the race to sign Nico Williams
Gunners were one of the many clubs which were in constant transfer news to sign Nico Williams. However, Fabrizio Romano has told GiveMeSport, that Arsenal will not make a move for Williams. He said Arsenal are still active in the market but not for any big move.
They will only sign players who can be used as backup options for the current stars. In addition, Arsenal have also decided to not sign another striker this summer. It is not in policy of Arsenal to sign players in rush. Hence they think that it is better to not go after striker as less than a week is remaining for the window to close. However, it will not change anything about the plans of selling Eddie Nketiah. He is currently linked with Nottingham Forest and the deal may soon be completed.
Who will be backup keeper this season
Arsenal have signed David Raya on permanent basis this summer. He impressed Gunners boss last season on loan which earned him permanent transfer this summer. However, it made Aaron Ramsdale lose his starting position. This caused the keeper to sit on the bench for majority of last season. Ramsdale is not interested to do the same of another season. Now, Southampton are making a move for Ramsdale. They want to improve their squad after earning promotion back to Premier League. Southampton are looking to sign Ramsdale on loan for a season.
On the other hand, Gunners view Joan Garcia as the potential replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. Garcia had a very good last season with Espanyol. He helped them to gain promotion back to La Liga. Espanyol are not willing to let Garcia leave this summer. However, the keeper is said to have agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is keen to move to England this summer.
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