Arsenal Hit with Double Blow: Merino Injured, Ramsdale Departs for Southampton

Arsenal’s preparations for their upcoming match against Brighton have been dealt a double blow. New signing Mikel Merino, who joined the club this summer, has suffered a shoulder injury during his first training session and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. Adding to the Gunners’ woes, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has completed a permanent transfer to Southampton after three successful years at the Emirates Stadium. Merino’s injury adds to Arsenal’s growing list of injury concerns, with Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu already sidelined. Ramsdale, who was a key player for Arsenal, made 89 appearances for the club and played a crucial role in their 2023 FA Community Shield victory.