Mikel Arteta leaves door open to former Arsenal player joining as Mikel Merino replacementMikel Arteta is open to signing a Mikel Merino replacement, with a former Arsenal player one option under consideration as the transfer deadline nearsView 3 Images (Image: (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images))Mikel Arteta hasn't dismissed the possibility of signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a temporary replacement for the injured Mikel Merino. ‌Mikel Arteta makes Arsenal transfer deadline day vow after Mikel Merino injury update given READ MORE :Arsenal injury news ahead of Chelsea as Mikel Arteta gives Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino update READ MORE :Earlier in his press conference, when questioned about recruiting a new midfielder, Arteta said: "Of course. "We need to do everything that we possibly can to see if we have a player that is available. ‌The bulk of Arsenal's press conference focused on transfer speculation, with Arteta refusing to rule out any late signings. It's just the fact you want to make the right call with the right player because we really want to improve the team if we can.

Source: Daily Mirror February 02, 2026 20:23 UTC