Mikel Arteta makes Arsenal transfer deadline day vow after Mikel Merino injury update givenArsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will undergo surgery on a foot injury with the Gunners boss giving an update on his side's plans for deadline dayView 2 Images Mikel Arteta has given an update on Arsenal's transfer deadline day plans (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has delivered an Arsenal transfer deadline day assessment following Mikel Merino's injury blow. Everyone is fully focused on supporting Mikel to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible." Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Providing an update on the Spaniard, Arteta continued: "We hope so. View 2 Images Bukayo Saka picked up an injury before Arsenal's 4-0 win at Leeds (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)Article continues belowRegarding Saka, Arteta commented: "We have to wait. Nevertheless, the expectation will be that he's not sidelined for an extended period, particularly with Arsenal - as Arteta correctly emphasises - still battling across four separate tournaments.

Source: Daily Mirror February 02, 2026 16:39 UTC