Arsenal have confirmed midfielder Mikel Merino will miss an “extended period” as he prepares for surgery on a foot injury which, according to reports, has left the Gunners searching for a potential replacement before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Merino missed the 4–0 win over Leeds United, after which manager Mikel Arteta admitted specialist treatment may be needed. It soon emerged that Arsenal were worried the Spain international may have suffered a serious injury.
