Mikel Merino

29-Year-Old Forward/MidfielderF/M
Arsenal
Premier

Spain

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Injury Suspension
Est. Return 1/29/2026
Will miss last UCL game
F/MArsenal
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January 21, 2026
Merino will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of three yellow cards in the Champions League.
ANALYSIS
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.
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Scores opener, adds assist late
F/MArsenal
SUS
December 3, 2025
Merino scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Brentford.
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Scores equalizer
F/MArsenal
SUS
November 30, 2025
Merino scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea.
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Assists opener Sunday
F/MArsenal
SUS
November 23, 2025
Merino assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Tottenham Hotspur.
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Logs assist in draw
F/MArsenal
SUS
November 8, 2025
Merino assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Sunderland.
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Nets brace in start
F/MArsenal
SUS
November 4, 2025
Merino scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Slavia Prague. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.
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Sociedad won't reduce fee
F/MReal Sociedad
SUS
August 20, 2024
Real Sociedad are not expected to reduce the transfer fee they want to receive if they were to part ways with Merino, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
Real Sociedad are refusing to lower their valuation for the 28-year-old Spain midfielder and Arsenal target. The Gunners are willing to do everything in their power to sign Merino, but it seems the deal won't get over the finish line unless one of the two clubs soften their stance a bit.
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