Arsenal have started their 2024/25 season with a win. They defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers at their home by 2-0 in the Premier League opener. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka combined on two different occasions to score goals. Gunners claimed all three points and are looking confident on the field. Mikel Arteta is ready to win the league title for the first time since 2004. He is now preparing the team for the away trip to Villa Park this weekend. Gunners will play against Aston Villa in their second game of the season. On the other hand, the board is busy in the transfer market. Here are some of the top news regarding the activity of Arsenal in the market.
Gunners agree the deal for Mikel Merino
Arsenal were linked with Mikel Merino from a very long time. However, the deal was not been able to reach the final talks. Now, it is said that Arsenal have accepted the deal with Real Sociedad for the midfielder. According to Sky Sports, Arsenal will pay £32.67 million for Mikel Merino. Merino had a £52 million release clause in his current contract. However, he had only one year left in his contract. In addition, Merino refused to sign contract extension and only wanted to join Arsenal. This gave Gunners an advantage in signing him on discounted price.
According to the news, Arsenal will pay £28.43 million initially. The rest £4.24 million are said to be add-ons. Merino is set to become the third signing of Arsenal this summer. He will undergo his medicals soon and will soon be announced as an official Arsenal player. Arsenal fans are eager to see him at The Emirates. The midfield department is now all sorted for Mikel Arteta this season.
News regarding Arsenal striker
Mikel Arteta wanted to sign a striker this summer. However, it is now said that Gunners will not sign any striker this summer. They were linked with lot of big names like Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and many more. It was due to the lack of scoring from Arsenal strikers last season. However, signing striker is now off. Kai Havertz is expected to be the first choice striker this season. Arteta started to use Havertz as striker last season and got a very good response.
Eddie Nketiah is still linked with a move away from the club. However, this news will not change the plans and Arsenal will still not go after striker. Nketiah is linked with Nottingham Forrest after his failed move to Marseille. He has agreed the personal terms with Nottingham. Arteta still considers Nketiah as a Arsenal player and wants him to train for the next match. Gunners will only have Gabriel Jesus as a proper striker after the departure of Eddie Nketiah. However, Arteta has trust in Havertz and can also use Trossard as a backup striker.
Mikel Arteta to stay at Arsenal for long time
Another good news for Arsenal fans is that Mikel Arteta can be soon seen signing a new contract. Arteta has done a very good job and transformed the Gunners. He has constantly said that he loves Arsenal very much. His current contract expires next year. Arteta has turned Arsenal into title contenders. He came very close to take down Manchester City on two occasions. However, he felt short both the times by very small margin. This will not change his influence on the team.
Arsenal fans are happy with Arteta. He was being viewed as a next manager by Barcelona. In addition, Manchester City were planning to bring him back again next year. Their current manager, Pep Guardiola is in final year of his contract and may not renew this time. A long time contract extension for Mikel Arteta will rule out both Barcelona and Manchester City. It will also assure the future domination of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
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