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 449 articles about Mikel Merino. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
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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
Arsenal 'in advanced talks' to sign Edu sporting director replacement linked with Real Madrid
Arenal are reportedly in advanced talks to replace Edu with highly respected Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe.
Dec 2, 00:52
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's men equal 87-year-old Man City goalscoring record
Arsenal equal an English football goalscoring record last achieved by Manchester City in 1937 with their 5-2 Premier League drubbing of London rivals West Ham United.
Dec 1, 07:57
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Man United: Gabriel, Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Dec 1, 07:34
Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel Magalhaes injury update: Arsenal boss reveals West Ham United concern
Mikel Arteta delivers an injury update regarding the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes and Mikel Merino following Arsenal's win against West Ham United on Saturday evening.
Dec 1, 00:14
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Bukayo Saka derby masterclass
Arsenal rise to second in the Premier League thanks to an absorbing 5-2 win over West Ham United, a London derby where all seven goals were scored in the first half.
Nov 30, 19:28
Arsenal suffer double injury blow before Man United clash as Mikel Arteta delivers update
Arsenal midfield duo Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino miss out on selection for the Gunners' Premier League clash with West Ham United due to injury.
Nov 30, 17:46
Arsenal transfer news: 'Talks held' with 'talented' £54m midfielder wanted by Man City
Arsenal reportedly step up their interest in a £54m-rated midfielder who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
Nov 28, 13:43
Arsenal lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League match against West Ham United.
Nov 28, 13:20
Preview: West Ham United vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 13:03
Man City transfer news: Two midfielders 'identified' to strengthen squad in January following Rodri, Kovacic injuries
Manchester City will reportedly target both Ederson and Martin Zubimendi to strengthen their midfielder in the January transfer window.
Nov 25, 15:13
Arsenal transfer news: 'Decision made' over Jorginho January stance
Arsenal reportedly make a decision over how they plan to handle any interest in Jorginho during the January transfer window.
Nov 24, 12:18
Arsenal lineup vs. Sporting Lisbon: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Nov 24, 10:03
Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 09:53
Arsenal could make 'astronomical' bid for 26-year-old whom Mikel Arteta 'loves'
Arsenal could reportedly table an 'astronomical' offer to beat Liverpool and Manchester City to AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders next summer.
Nov 24, 09:04
Arsenal-Nottingham Forest lineups confirmed as Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka decisions made
Declan Rice fails to make the starting lineup for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest, but Bukayo Saka is in the first XI alongside Jorginho.
Nov 23, 13:47
Mikel Merino: Arsenal midfielder has been "unfairly judged" as "excellent" Chelsea cameo highlighted
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that Gunners new boy Mikel Merino has been "unfairly judged" on some of his performances so far in the 2024-25 campaign.
Nov 22, 15:24
Arsenal lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Nov 21, 11:19
Ethan Nwaneri: Has Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' with Arsenal's record-breaking 17-year-old?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' by not playing Ethan Nwaneri more when Martin Odegaard was out injured.
Nov 20, 15:18
Liverpool Premier League title race favourites ahead of Arsenal, Manchester City despite injuries
Sports Mole examines Liverpool's strength of depth and if that gives them an advantage over Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
Nov 18, 12:01
Arsenal scouts 'approve' move for 20-year-old wonderkid on Liverpool, Tottenham's radar
Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly braced for January bids for Hugo Larsson, who is on the radar of Arsenal and Liverpool.
Nov 17, 17:59
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'monitoring' Man City, Liverpool-linked midfielder
Arsenal could reportedly rival Manchester City and Liverpool for the signature of an in-demand midfielder with a €60m (£49.9m) release clause.
Nov 14, 14:12
Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta, Edu held accountable for Arsenal transfer failings
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that the finger can be pointed at Mikel Arteta and outgoing sporting director Edu for failing to replace an injured Martin Odegaard.
Nov 12, 15:04
Mikel Arteta provides Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice Arsenal injury updates as England hint dropped
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers a negative update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice following their early withdrawals against Chelsea.
Nov 10, 19:46
Chelsea-Arsenal lineups confirmed as Cole Palmer, Declan Rice decisions made
Cole Palmer is passed fit for Chelsea in their Premier League London derby with Arsenal, while Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard all start for the Gunners.
Nov 10, 15:17
Team News: Chelsea vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Nov 9, 16:30
