BREAKING NEWS:”If this continues, I might have to disrupt Arsenal’s training sessions,” Pep Guardiola fumed after Arsenal intercepted his third transfer target. “The deal should be canceled immediately.”

While Arsenal are always on the lookout for market opportunities, Mikel Arteta reportedly prioritized signing a left-sided defender, a new midfielder, and a forward during the transfer window.

One such opportunity was an early summer bid for Benjamin Sesko, which aligns with this strategy. Although Arsenal were not necessarily expected to be in the market for a striker, sources suggested that a winger to enhance squad depth was a more likely acquisition. Despite this, Arsenal pursued Sesko, who ultimately decided to remain in the Bundesliga for another season.

As a result, Arsenal are now being linked with Raheem Sterling. Such a move would be as controversial as Kai Havertz’s transfer to north London. Nevertheless, it appears that Mikel Merino is the midfielder Arteta has set his sights on, and reports from Spain suggest that his announcement could be imminent.

According to the Spanish outlet Noticias de Gipuzkoa, Real Sociedad is hopeful that Arsenal will finalize and announce the signing of Mikel Merino as soon as possible, potentially as early as Tuesday.

This anticipated announcement highlights Arsenal’s ongoing efforts to strengthen their squad with targeted signings during the transfer window.