Why Arsenal Want Mikel Merino | #arsenal #premierleague

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Mikel Merino made notable contributions to Spain's Euro 2024 victory, and has been a crucial player for Real Sociedad in recent years. Would he be the right addition to Arsenal's midfield?

JJ Bull takes a look 🧠

#euro2024 #spain #arsenalfc

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[The_Scriptwriter]

Merino is more versatile than Zubimendi. Maybe Arteta wants that versatility.

[celtic]

rice, merino (sheep), they’re just a sauce off having a very tasty midfield, scott mcsauce is available mikel

[Pebble_Collector]

I feel like I'm getting gaslit into believing Declan Rice is not a 6. His best work is winning the ball back on transition. He's a defensive midfielder who can also drive forward with the ball, surely? He's not technically good enough on the ball or threatening in front of goal enough to be an 8.

[rishavbadola]

De Jong to Arsenal/Liverpool would be epic

[maccy]

I was gutted when he left the toon, turned in to a proper player

[SanusiAdewale]

No one is talking about defensive work rate playing those 2 as double pivot. What happens when their instincts kick in and they both want to move forward and attack. One thing I've realised about EPL is buying players and using them where they're not suited then start calling the league they came from not good enough

[justdavelewis]

Great shirt, not seen that film in years!

Party time! Excellent!

[George-sffc]

Rice is a 6. What the hell is everyone talking about? Is this some sort of hippster football gaslighting? Hes a bloody 6? When Arsenal bought him, everyone was saying oh, he needs to show more attacking... then he did that and now theyre saying... well hes clearly not a 6. 😂

[MokaBeats]

JJ's enthusiasm in all of his videos 😊

[joelm]

Such quality at such a bargain price, essential player in the side that just won the Euros in 2024

just buy him already and we'll make adjustments later 👍💪

[wayneverhoff]

Merino is a good fit for Arsenal. 60M is too much tho. Zubimendi is a better fit for Barca who need a pure 6

[adsbegon]

I'd say arteta is gonna have all 3 attack at once with no pivot

[JoshAFC]

I personally dont think itll be a double pivot. I think we signed a more possession heavy fullback to go with timber who is back now and they fix the build up issues. That was the original plan as well.

[imemine]

Arsenal will win the league a couple of times in the next 5 years imo citys transitioning this arsenal team is still yet to peak

[nickwoodward]

Did the podcast comeback or did i dream that?

[fcb.life]

Why tf do they just wanna buy every player Barca has been linked with

[JLEffizy]

No way Merino is available for just 20Ms after that performance at the Euros

[OverallChannel]

Can you do a vid on should bayer Leverkusen go for Ronaldo because he has a lot of experience witch they need looking on how young they're squad is and he has great leadership and mentality

[TheFulon]

Funny how merino was a Newcastle flop once but now coming to prem with hype

[timvlaar]

As an Arsenal fan, I think Arteta might just want Merino as a back-up to Rice. Not to play alongside Rice.