Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, hopes he and the club's management can find a suitable replacement before the transfer market closes at 7:00 PM GMT. Arteta emphasized the impact of the Spanish international's absence as Arsenal competes for four titles. Merino, a key player for 'The Gunners' in midfield and attack, is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a broken right foot, which will require surgery. London - AFP Spanish manager Mikel Arteta said that Arsenal is 'actively searching' for a replacement for his player and countryman Mikel Merino, who will be out for a long time due to injury, in the final hours of the transfer window. Arteta told reporters on Monday:
