Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ANNOUNCE Mikel Merino, new forward targetted, Palace close in on £30m Nketiah

ARSENAL have officially announced Euro 2024 winner and midfield maestro Mikel Merino.

Meanwhile, the Gunners are set to make a late surge to sign a forward before Friday’s deadline.

Elsewhere, Eddie Nketiah‘s proposed £30million move to Nottingham Forest has broken down, but Crystal Palace are now said to have entered the race for the striker and a deal is close.

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