Mikel Merino offers the title of ‘best in the world’ following Arsenal’s latest transfer move
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino has seen Bruno Guimaraes add more quality to their midfield, and the World Cup winner now believes they boast the best depth in the world.
Mikel Merino believes Arsenal now have the best midfield in the world
Mikel Merino has claimed that the addition of Bruno Guimarães now means that Arsenal He has the ‘best midfield in football’ with the £75m deal adding even more quality.
the Premier League The champions were not satisfied with what they achieved in the transfer market and took advantage of Guimaraes’ desire to leave Newcastle. The midfielder has been a standout at St James’ Park since joining them from Lyon in 2022.
It was the Brazilian who helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup in 2025, and has been regularly discussed among the best midfielders in the Premier League. He will join an Arsenal squad that includes Spanish World Cup-winning duo Merino and Martin Zobimendi as well as a talisman. Declan Rice Among their options.
Myles Lewis Skelly, who has been linked with a move away, is another pressure for midfield minutes. Merino’s versatility makes him a great asset and Guimarães is thrilled to see him join his ranks.
He said: “He has proven all these years how good he is at Newcastle. He has a lot of composure, technical ability and a lot of defensive effort as well. So it’s a very good signing. He’s a top player, but we have a lot of those in this team. So we welcome everyone who comes to help the team.”
Asked about the strength of Arsenal’s midfielder after their latest addition, Merino said: “Honestly, it’s unreal. Probably the best midfield in football. The amount of quality we have there, with every player who can come on the pitch and make a good transition. It’s fantastic.”
“This is good for the team. This is good for the team. It raises everyone’s level because if you have a bad day, the person close to you will do a great job. I think we have a great team. The hunger is still there. Not because we won the title last season, we will be happy with it.”
“We want more and more and more and we want every title possible. That’s the best quality of this team. Not just the amount of depth we have, the quality we have in every position, but that hunger.”
Guimarães is in Arsenal’s biggest signing of the summer so far Mikel Arteta He remains open to doing business on both ends of the court. The Gunners have been linked with Jarrell Quansah and Ezri Konsah as they look for defensive reinforcements. Victor Osimhen is the latest name they are looking at in attack.
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