Arsenal ready to offset Mikel Merino transfer with ‘major’ sale just days into Premier League season

ARSENAL are ready to ship out players to balance the books as they close in on Mikel Merino.

The Spanish midfielder, 28, missed Real Sociedad’s LaLiga opener and club chiefs have confirmed they are in talks over a transfer.

AFPMikel Arteta is putting the finishing touches on his squad[/caption] RexMikel Merino would be a huge signing in midfield[/caption] GettyAaron Ramsdale and Eddie Nketiah are on the chopping block[/caption]

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