What If Arteta Brings Mikel Merino To Arsenal, And Xavi Simons Rejects Munich

Arteta has of course succeeded in raising the side's competitive standards in the intervening years, But the qualities mentioned in that explosive dressing down at the City Ground commitment, focus, combativeness remain his non negotiables. The 28 year old a European Championship winner with Spain this summer, specialises in winning duels. In fact last season with Real Sociedad, he won more of them than any other player in Europe's top five leagues, Nobody even got close to his total of 326. It is worth noting that the next highest player on the list, Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes has also been a target for Arsenal in recent years. Evidently duel winning ability is something the club have been looking to add in their midfield. continuing a theme of Arsenal targeting physically imposing players following the additions of Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and most recently Riccardo Calafiori, Merino boasts formidable aerial strength as well as a knack for stealing possession.
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