Mikel Merino - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

TEN red cards in one season! Chelsea's most stupid dismissals in 2025-26 - ranked

Chelsea have plenty of issues to solve, but perhaps the most glaring right now is their lack of discipline. The lack of experienced heads wi...

1 DAY AGO • goal

TEN red cards in one season! Chelsea's most stupid dismissals in 2025-26 - ranked

Not a League Two player anymore! How Erling Haaland has taken his all-round game to new levels for Man City

Pep Guardiola said one should always be careful when criticising strikers like Erling Haaland. All it takes, the Manchester City boss explai...

5 DAYS AGO • goal

Not a League Two player anymore! How Erling Haaland has taken his all-round game to new levels for Man City

Set to miss several months Merino (foot) successfully underwent surgery and has begun a lengthy recovery process that is expected to take several months, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "I t...

Impact Merino has gone under the knife to repair a foot injury and is now staring at a long rehab road that's expected to stretch over several months. At this point, a comeback before the end of the season is looking more and more unlikely. The versatile midfielder had locked down a regular starting spot for the Gunners and was putting together a strong campaign, with June's World Cup firmly on his radar. This setback could sideline him for the remainder of the season in the worst case scenario and may ultimately rule him out of contention for La Roja as well.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return to end season Merino (foot) has received his surgery and is hoping to return to end the season, according to manager Mikel Arteta, per Tom Canton of Football London. "Well, we hope [he is availa...

Impact Merino is set for surgery in the next week and that puts some question marks around the attacker, as he is attempting to return ahead of the end of the season. This will be dependent on his recovery following his operation, as he will be unable to put weight on the injury for around eight weeks, set to do limited work until he can run again near the end of April. That will then leave the midfielder with only May to return as the season nears its end, potentially getting back into the team to end the campaign and for any finals the club qualified for.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd preparing summer transfer swoop for £100m Sandro Tonali as Newcastle star eyed to fill Casemiro's boots

Manchester United are reportedly readying a summer transfer swoop for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Red Devils will be bidding far...

FEBRUARY 8 • goal

Man Utd preparing summer transfer swoop for £100m Sandro Tonali as Newcastle star eyed to fill Casemiro's boots

Mikel Arteta Considers New Signings for Arsenal After Merino Injury Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino has a rare fracture in his right foot and will need surgery, put...

FEBRUARY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Injury Woes For Arsenal: What's Next For Gunners After Mikel Merino Setback?

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is expected to be out for an 'extended period' with a foot injury and may not feature again this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Injury Woes For Arsenal: What's Next For Gunners After Mikel Merino Setback?

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal looking for late January transfer after losing Mikel Merino to injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club would like to make a late transfer before the January window closes on Monday evening af...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal looking for late January transfer after losing Mikel Merino to injury

Don't worry, Arsenal - this Man City aren't cut out for their usual late-season onslaught on the title race

With Arsenal steaming ahead in the Premier League title race from the off while Manchester City stumbled, the one thing Pep Guardiola's side...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Don't worry, Arsenal - this Man City aren't cut out for their usual late-season onslaught on the title race

Merino to undergo surgery on foot injury Mikel Merino has been a key figure for Arsenal in all competitions this season, but he is set for a spell on the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Will receive surgery Merino (foot) has suffered a bone injury and is set for surgery, according to his club.

Impact Merino looks to be facing a longer absence after he suffered a foot injury, with the attacker confirmed to be dealing with a bone injury that will force surgery. Unfortunately, he is now looking at months out, although he is expected to return to training ahead of the end of the season. With his absence, time will open up in the midfield, with Eberechi Eze likely to work into more time, a rough loss for the club as they continue to eye a league title.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot issue Merino (foot) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Mikel Arteta said to the media. "He's got an issue in his foot. It's a bone that's giving him some pain,...

Impact Merino is suffering from a bone issue in his foot that is causing him some pain and forced him to be sidelined for Saturday's clash against Leeds United. The midfielder will need to be assessed by additional specialists in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and how long he will be sidelined for the Gunners. Kai Havertz is stepping into midfield and should see more playing time until Merino returns to full fitness.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Self-pitying Arsenal must change their mentality to get title charge back on track as ghosts of failed Premier League bids threaten to emerge on visit to Leeds

"There's still questions about the mental strength of the team. I think there was a lack of aggression. Too many players failed to deliver,"...

JANUARY 30 • goal

Self-pitying Arsenal must change their mentality to get title charge back on track as ghosts of failed Premier League bids threaten to emerge on visit to Leeds

Available again Merino has completed his one-match suspension in Champions League play versus Kairat, becoming an option for upcoming fixtures in all competitions.

Impact Merino has been in and out of the starting lineup lately, so the possibility of his return doesn't guarantee him a starting role, especially after Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze performed well in the last UCL match. However, Merino scored his sixth goal of the season during his most recent Premier League appearance, pushing to carry a productive momentum if given enough time on the field.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Carrick's unshackled Man United must be considered title contenders after humbling perennial pretenders Arsenal

There haven't been many periods of great optimism at Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, but for a brief moment at the star...

JANUARY 26 • goal

Michael Carrick's unshackled Man United must be considered title contenders after humbling perennial pretenders Arsenal

Scores off bench Merino (suspension) scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Impact Merino was able to get enough contact on the ball in a scrum to put it past Man United's defenders and into the goal. We'll see if that leads to a bigger role Wednesday in Kairat in UCL play, especially since Arsenal might rotate the squad more with a condensed part of the schedule coming up.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cunha's winner for Man United against Arsenal blows Premier League race wide open

Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha blew the Premier League title race wide open with a stunning winner as his team beat Arsenal 3-2

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Julian Alvarez To Arsenal? World Cup Winner Linked With Premier League Return

Arsenal have reportedly begun exploring a sensational summer swoop for Atlético Madrid forward Julian Alvarez amid Viktor Gyokeres struggles...

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Julian Alvarez To Arsenal? World Cup Winner Linked With Premier League Return

Will miss last UCL game Merino will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of three yellow cards in the Champions League.

Impact Merino accumulated three yellow cards in the Champions League and will be suspended for the last league phase game against Kairat next Wednesday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the midfield for the Gunners in the UCL, with Christian Norgaard as the main option to replace him in the heart of the game for that clash.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal Player Ratings: Gunners Stay Perfect As Starting Striker Debate Heats Up

Gabriel Jesus' virtuoso display secured Arsenal a top-two spot in the league phase of the Champions League as they earned an impressive 3-1...

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Arsenal Player Ratings: Gunners Stay Perfect As Starting Striker Debate Heats Up

Bukayo Saka Injury: Arsenal's Mikel Arteta on Confirms Star Not 100% Healthy

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka is dealing with an injury after leaving the England star on the bench for Saturday's...

JANUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Bukayo Saka Injury: Arsenal's Mikel Arteta on Confirms Star Not 100% Healthy

Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres blow big chances as lethargic Gunners miss opportunity to move nine points clear in Premier League title race

Arsenal missed the chance to move nine points clear of second-placed Manchester City at the top of the Premier League as they played out an...

JANUARY 17 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres blow big chances as lethargic Gunners miss opportunity to move nine points clear in Premier League title race

Arsenal player ratings vs Portsmouth: Hat-trick hero Gabriel Martinelli fires Gunners into FA Cup fourth round as Mikel Arteta's side flex their muscles to survive early scare

Arsenal earned a safe passage into the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2022-23 with a 4-1 win over Portsmouth on Sunday....

JANUARY 11 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Portsmouth: Hat-trick hero Gabriel Martinelli fires Gunners into FA Cup fourth round as Mikel Arteta's side flex their muscles to survive early scare

Viktor Gyokeres is running out of time! Arsenal's star striker needs a statement performance against Liverpool with Gabriel Jesus & Kai Havertz ready to snatch his No.9 spot

Arsenal's match with Liverpool will be played in its own dedicated slot within this midweek round of Premier League fixtures. It will receiv...

JANUARY 8 • goal

Viktor Gyokeres is running out of time! Arsenal's star striker needs a statement performance against Liverpool with Gabriel Jesus & Kai Havertz ready to snatch his No.9 spot

Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Gabriel is BACK! Returning defender sparks Gunners into life as 'Set-Piece FC' send title-race message with crushing win

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal's Premier League title challenge by opening the scoring in an emphatic win over Aston Vil...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • goal

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