Merino confirmed, £55m deal done, Partey sold – Dream Arsenal midfield with two transfers

In an effort to increase depth inside the midfield and guarantee that they have a variety of profiles to lead them to Premier League success, Arsenal looks to be reorganising their midfield ranks this summer.

Given that Emile Smith Rowe is about to sign with Fulham and that Albert Sambi Lokonga has already been sold, the Gunners will likely need to increase their central operations in order to give Mikel Arteta ample time to incorporate the new players into the team.

Even though Declan Rice’s £100 million price tag was questioned just a year ago, he made significant progress last season in supporting the amount. The England international will be a mainstay at the Emirates Stadium for many years to come. He enhanced his already well-rounded game with goals and assists.

Michael Merino

Arsenal’s primary midfield target during the summer is Spain international Mikel Merino. The Real Sociedad playmaker has apparently already been contacted to ascertain their level of interest and to assess his position in light of Barcelona’s competing interest. Merino’s towering, powerful physique suits Arteta’s requirements in central areas, and he can play as a No. 6 or No. 8.

Martin Odegaard

Having set the bar high for Arsenal the previous season with eight goals and ten assists in 35 Premier League games, Martin Odegaard, a native of Norway, will be looking to improve. Given that Merino’s Sociedad contract expires in 2025, Arsenal will be trying to work out a low-ball agreement to sign the 28-year-old as soon as possible.

Dani Olmo

Incorporating further quality and variety into Arsenal’s roster is always a good idea if they want to contend on all fronts the following season. They might therefore try to intensify their pursuit of Dani Olmo, RB Leipzig’s creative midfielder. The Spain international is available for a cost of about £55 million, and the Gunners would be making a significant statement if they were to sign him.

sales of players

Given that Rice and Merino can both play in deeper positions, Arsenal might try to let go of Thomas Partey at last. The Ghanaian international has suitors in the Saudi Pro League, therefore Arsenal’s best course of action at this point could be to cash in on the former Atletico Madrid star to finance future signings.