Mikel Merino is set to undergo surgery on a foot injury (Picture: Getty)Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to consider signing former Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek following confirmation of Mikel Merino’s injury. Merino is set to undergo surgery imminently and is expected to miss a significant portion of the run-in. The Premier League leaders are understood to be scouring the loan market for potential options and Merson believes a player of Loftus-Cheek’s calibre would fit the bill perfectly. ‘Loftus-Cheek is a very good player with Premier League experience. ‘Arsenal are going for Champions League, Premier League, they’re in four cups still.

Source: Metro February 02, 2026 19:27 UTC