Mikel Merino
Born: June 22, 1996 (age 28)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 6lb (79kg)
Hometown: Pamplona, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Midfielder
Team: Arsenal
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2014-2016 | Osasuna |
| 2016-2017 | Borussia Dortmund | |
| → 2017 | Newcastle United (loan) | |
| 2017-2018 | Newcastle United | |
| 2018-2024 | Real Sociedad | |
| 2024- | Arsenal | |
| International | 2016- | Spain Under-21s |
Sports Mole has 474 articles about Mikel Merino. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side to sign £51m midfielder 'next summer' as Liverpool, Man City suffer crushing blow
Arsenal will reportedly complete the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi at the end of the season.
13:34
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus 'out for season' with ACL rupture as Mikel Arteta blame verdict delivered
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus is reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury as the Gunners weigh up their options for the January transfer window.
08:37
Arsenal lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League North London derby including two shock starters
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Premier League North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 13, 10:26
Arsenal 1-1 Man United (3-5 pens): Highlights, man of the match, stats as Altay Bayindir heroics carry FA Cup holders through
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir saves two penalties as the 10-man Red Devils dump Arsenal out of the FA Cup on spot kicks following a 1-1 draw.
Jan 12, 17:58
Arsenal explain Riccardo Calafiori absence from Man United clash as Tottenham fear emerges
Arsenal are without Riccardo Calafiori for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Manchester United due to a muscle injury, the Gunners confirm.
Jan 12, 14:15
Arsenal lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for FA Cup clash as Gabriel Jesus returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash with Manchester United.
Jan 10, 10:17
Arsenal told to pay extra £10m for January transfer targets as Mikel Arteta sent Marcus Rashford message
Arsenal signing Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford would be too big a "gamble" in the January transfer window, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jan 9, 15:27
Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as William Saliba concedes controversial penalty
Arsenal miss the chance to move to within three points of Premier League leaders Liverpool as a spirited Brighton & Hove Albion hold them to a 1-1 draw.
Jan 4, 19:31
Ethan Nwaneri makes Arsenal history with opening goal in Brighton Premier League clash
Ethan Nwaneri writes a new chapter of Arsenal history as he opens the scoring in the Gunners' Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 4, 18:15
Mikel Arteta delivers Kai Havertz update before Brighton as Arsenal receive Ben White injury boost
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms that he expects Kai Havertz to be available for the Gunners' Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening.
Jan 3, 10:28
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'pinpoint' Brentford attacker as ideal Bukayo Saka replacement?
Arsenal are reportedly losing sight of a January deal for Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo, who is said to be valued at £50m by the Bees.
Jan 2, 13:53
Arsenal lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kai Havertz decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 2, 13:38
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 13:16
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Brighton: Havertz, Timber, Sterling
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League match with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 2, 07:51
Arsenal transfer latest: Update as Arsenal, Mikel Arteta look for January window Bukayo Saka replacement
Arsenal are reportedly exploring wide attacking options in the January window in light of Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury and could bring their summer business forward.
Jan 1, 23:33
Mikel Arteta has two options to replace suspended Jurrien Timber in Arsenal's clash with Brighton
Arsenal lose Jurrien Timber to suspension for their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion after his yellow card in their 3-1 win over Brentford.
Jan 1, 21:00
Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's men produce stellar fightback
Arsenal recover from going a goal down to sink London rivals Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium and rise to second in the Premier League table.
Jan 1, 19:26
Mikel Arteta explains Kai Havertz absence from Arsenal's Premier League clash with Brentford
Arsenal are without Kai Havertz for their Premier League clash with Brentford on New Year's Day due to illness, Mikel Arteta confirms.
Jan 1, 17:17
Barcelona transfer news: Frenkie de Jong replacement 'identified' in shock Liverpool boost
Barcelona reportedly earmark Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey - due to become a free agent next summer - as a possible replacement for Frenkie de Jong.
Dec 31, 18:51
Arsenal lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Bukayo Saka replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Friday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Dec 25, 08:10
Liverpool receive Martin Zubimendi transfer update as Real Sociedad chief makes January statement
Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe insists that he does not expect any "scares" over Liverpool-linked midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January.
Dec 23, 15:49
Barcelona vs. Arsenal: European giants 'set to battle' for highly-rated Frenchman
Barcelona and Arsenal are reportedly both interested in signing Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume during next summer's transfer window.
Dec 21, 17:58
Ex-Tottenham star delivers Ange Postecoglou sack verdict as Daniel Levy sent firm message
Ange Postecoglou must be given more time to work on his Tottenham Hotspur project, and chairman Daniel Levy cannot keep changing managers, Kasey Keller tells Sports Mole.
Dec 18, 17:20
Mikel Arteta's "safety-first approach" dismissed by Arsenal legend as injury problems assessed
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour tells Sports Mole that he does not agree with the notion that the Gunners are a "safety-first" team under Mikel Arteta
Dec 18, 16:36
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager's Martin Odegaard call shows shift from "chaos" to "control"
Mikel Arteta has shifted from "chaos" to "control" as the Arsenal manager's conservative approach is increasingly criticised, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 16, 21:36
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta in 'serious danger' of £41.6m loss as contract talks stall
Arsenal are reportedly in 'serious danger' of losing Thomas Partey for nothing next year, as contract discussions with the midfielder's camp are not progressing.
Dec 15, 00:00
Arsenal in four-team transfer battle for 19-year-old 'revelation' as release clause revealed
Arsenal and Fulham are reportedly two of four Premier League clubs to have submitted enquiries over Corinthians' 19-year-old midfield protege Breno Bidon.
Dec 13, 23:19
Arsenal lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Myles Lewis-Skelly decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Everton.
Dec 12, 10:07
Arsenal sent 'another Martin Odegaard' transfer message as Gabriel Jesus claim made
Arsenal should prioritise finding another Martin Odegaard than signing a new big-money striker in 2025, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 15:56
Arsenal lineup vs. Monaco: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Mikel Arteta makes shock defensive call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Monaco at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 9, 11:34
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'puts three loanees up for sale' as Fabio Vieira decision made
Arsenal reportedly put all of Nuno Tavares, Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos - all of whom are currently on loan elsewhere - on their 2025 transfer list.
Dec 6, 23:47
Arsenal lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes four changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby against Fulham.
Dec 6, 10:08
Preview: Fulham vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 6, 09:51
Team News: Arsenal, Man United confirm XIs for Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal and Manchester United confirm their teams for Wednesday night's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 4, 19:02
Arsenal vs. Man United: Ruben Amorim can exploit one Gunners weakness in Premier League clash
Riccardo Calafiori could be Arsenal's biggest weakness in their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 3, 20:58
Team News: Arsenal vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United.
Dec 3, 20:15
Arsenal could set new club record against Man United in landmark Emirates game
Arsenal could set a new club first in Wednesday's Premier League clash with Manchester United, which will be their 500th competitive game at the Emirates.
Dec 3, 17:47
Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury update before Man United amid Gabriel, Merino, Partey concerns
Mikel Arteta remains tight-lipped on Arsenal's injury situation ahead of Wednesday's Premier League blockbuster against Manchester United at the Emirates.
Dec 3, 15:06
Arsenal lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Dec 2, 09:10
Preview: Arsenal vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 2, 09:00
