Disaster for Arsenal as summer signing out injured with possible fracture

Arsenal have been dealt a crushing blow after Mikel Merino picked up an injury during one of his first training sessions since joining from Real Sociedad.

The 28-year-old was a top target for Mikel Arteta, and after both clubs reached an agreement for a £31.6 million transfer, the Gunners’ boss was delighted to have bagged his man.

Mikel Merino injury: Mikel Arteta confirms midfielder out “for a few weeks”

However, despite recently welcoming the Spain international to London, Arsenal are set to be without their latest addition for “a few weeks” after he collided with Gabriel in training.

Speaking about the playmaker’s recent setback, Arteta, as quoted by Nizaar Kinsella, said: “It’s unfortunate. He has a shoulder injury and it looks like he will be out for a few weeks.