With Mikel Merino a doubt for Arsenal’s UCL semi-final against PSG, here’s how Mikel Arteta could adjust the midfield. Zinchenko, Trossard, or Lewis-Skelly, who steps up?

Mikel Arteta has revealed Ben White and Mikel Merino are doubts for the first leg of Arsenal ’s Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The pair both missed Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday a nd were left out of the squad entirely.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed Ben White and Mikel Merino were not fit to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The pair’s absence is a worry for the Gunners given they have the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

However, his absence due to a hamstring injury since February has forced Arsenal to deploy natural winger Leandro Trossard as a makeshift centre-forward. Mikel Arteta given Martin Zubimendi Arsenal transfer 'guarantee' as Dean Huijsen talks revealed Arsenal set for summer transfer despite Thomas Partey contract decision in Mikel Arteta boost Trossard has contributed eight goals in the 2024/25 season,

Arsenal are gearing up for a Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain but Mikel Arteta is already looking towards the summer transfer window

Our opinion on the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip, as Mikel Arteta gears up for a busy summer window.