Arsenal confirm huge injury blow as Mikel Arteta weighs up deadline day transferArsenal will be without one of their top goalscorers for an 'extended period', with the injury prompting the Gunners to rethink their plans for transfer deadline dayView 2 Images Arsenal have suffered an injury blow (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Arsenal have confirmed that Mikel Merino will have surgery on a broken foot, forcing him to miss an 'extended period'. Merino, 29, was absent for the Gunners' last two games after sustaining the injury against Manchester United last weekend. Mikel is expected to be out of action for an extended period, with the aim of returning to full training before the end of the season. Merino's injury has left Arsenal in a challenging situation with less than 24 hours until the transfer window closes. Arsenal have been focussed on outgoings throughout the window but could now welcome a new recruit in the final 24 hours.

Source: Express February 02, 2026 04:46 UTC