Mikel Arteta was amused by a question about Arsenal's reported interest in Mikel Merino but refused to confirm they are trying to buy the Real Sociedad midfielder.
Arsenal are in talks with Real Sociedad over a deal for Spain international midfielder Mikel Merino.
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Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher disagree on who they think will lift the Premier League title this season.
Paul Merson says Arsenal are just a couple of injuries away from facing a real fight to make the Premier League's top four this season.
Golden Glove winner and European champion David Raya on his high-risk playing style and why Riccardo Calafiori would "put his head in a washing machine" for the cause.
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Mikel Merino's former team-mates and coaches tell Sky Sports why the midfielder would shine for suitors Arsenal.
How Riccardo Calafiori will add a new dimension to Arsenal's defence and what his arrival says about Mikel Arteta's squad-building priorities.
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