Arsenal have been tipped to conclude two major pieces of business this summer as the future of two veteran stars comes under the microscope

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson has raised a ‘mad’ Arsenal transfer theory, claiming Mikel Arteta will ‘probably be thinking’ about selling captain Martin Odegaard.

Odegaard became the first Arsenal captain since Patrick Vieira to lift the Premier League trophy as the Gunners clinched a long-awaited title last season.

It was Odegaard that immediately called Arteta…

Andoni Iraola is expected to take charge at Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images)

Paul Merson is a ‘massive fan’ of Andoni Iraola but says doubts remain over whether he can make the step up from Bournemouth to Liverpool.

Arne Slot’s dismissal as Liverpool manager was confirmed on Saturday, leaving one of the top jobs in English football vacant.

The Dutchman sensationally won the Premier League…

Pundits including Arsene Wenger and Gary Neville give their verdict on the Champions League final

Arsenal legend Paul Merson (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson believes Arsenal have a world-beater at their disposal ahead of the Champions League final against PSG.

Mikel Arteta’s side have turned their attentions to a stunning double after clinching the Premier League title last week.

The Gunners are preparing for their first Champions League final since 2006 and will come up against holders PSG…

Arsenal legend Paul Merson (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson wants Mikel Arteta to recall injury doubt Jurrien Timber for Arsenal’s Champions League final against PSG even if he’s only ‘half-fit’.

Arsenal clinched a long-awaited Premier League title at the weekend, lifting the trophy for the first time since 2004.

Arteta’s side will attempt to secure a stunning double on Saturday when they face PSG…

Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson has advised incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso to recall Nicolas Jackson once he takes over at Stamford Bridge.

Ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Alonso is preparing to take charge of Chelsea after being appointed as the club’s new manager on a four-year deal.

Alonso, who was one of the best players of his generation,…

Arenal hero Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports

Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to sign at least two new players this summer after being crowned Premier League champions.

Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004, with the Gunners finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City.

Arsenal lifted their first Premier League trophy in 22 years at Selhurst Park on Sunday…

Ex-Arsenal and England winger Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports)

Paul Merson says he would back Liverpool to finish above Manchester United in the Premier League next season ‘all day long’.

United finished just 15th last season, 14 places and 42 points behind Arne Slot’s Premier League champions Liverpool.

Liverpool have dropped off considerably this term, however, not only failing to retain…

Arsenal eased past Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening to reclaim control in the Premier League title race with one star being key to the Gunners’ display

Paul Merson says Mikel Arteta now has a selection headache for Arsenal’s semi-final against Atletico Madrid(Sky Sports)

Paul Merson believes Myles Lewis-Skelly has given Mikel Arteta a ‘major headache’ ahead of the second leg of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Arsenal moved six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday…

Paul Merson has made a bold prediction (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson believes that Arsenal can end the Premier League title race this weekend with a victory against Fulham on Saturday evening.

With Manchester City not playing in the league last weekend, the Gunners moved themselves back to the top of the table with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle United.

But a three-point gap between…

Paul Merson fears Chelsea won’t be able to attract an A-list manager (Picture: Sky Sports)

Paul Merson fears Chelsea’s days of attracting an A List manager are over as the club considers its options following the sacking of Liam Rosenior.

Chelsea’s ownership were forced to cut short Rosenior’s 106-day reign last week following an abysmal defeat at Brighton, their fifth in a row without…

Paul Merson has sent a message to Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson believes Chelsea should consider poaching a ‘top manager’ from a Premier League rival after sacking Liam Rosenior.

Rosenior signed a five-and-a-half year deal at Stamford Bridge in January after arriving from French club Strasbourg.

But the former Premier League player spent just 106 days in charge before being sacked after…

Paul Merson speaking after Arsenal beat Newcastle (Picture: Sky Sports)

Paul Merson has identified the game he believes will decide the Premier League title race as Arsenal and Manchester City battle it out.

The Gunners, chasing a first league title since 2004, regained their place at the top of the table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

Arsenal had lost back-to-back league…

Merson wants to see the Gunners star back in the starting XI (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson has urged Mikel Arteta to recall Viktor Gyokeres to his starting XI for next week’s Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid.

The Sweden international has scored 18 goals in his first season at the club after his arrival from Sporting CP last summer but was dropped to the bench for his side’s biggest…

Arsenal took the opportunity of Manchester City being in FA Cup action to move three points clear in the race for the Premier League title by beating Newcastle 1-0

Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in a match that could all but determine the Premier League title race, with several pundits offering their predictions

Paul Merson has delivered a scathing verdict on Arsenal and their attack as they look to hold off Manchester City in the title race with their grip loosening on top spot

Paul Merson revealed his prediction for Chelsea vs Man Utd (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson has revealed his prediction for the crucial Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United and urged Michael Carrick to bench striker Benjamin Sesko.

Chelsea welcome Man United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday night hoping to boost their Champions League hopes following a difficult run.

Liam…

Paul Merson has revealed his prediction (Picture: Sky Sports)

Paul Merson has revealed his prediction for this weekend’s potential Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal.

The Gunners boast a six-point lead at the top of the table ahead of their trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

A victory or even a draw for Mikel Arteta’s side would surely ensure Arsenal become…

'It's madness. Common sense isn't always common, is it?'

Ex-Arsenal and England winger Paul Merson (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson has rated Manchester United’s chances of winning the Premier League next season following their impressive revival under Michael Carrick.

Sitting sixth at the time of Ruben Amorim’s sacking in January, United have climbed to third in the Premier League since Carrick’s appointment as caretaker manager.

Manchester United have…

Arsenal were beaten by Bournemouth at the Emirates as they opened the door for Manchester City and Paul Merson insists they need to keep their head down in the coming days

Liverpool have endured a miserable season under Arne Slot with the Dutchman seeing his position called into question and Anfield bosses have now made a decision over his future

Paul Merson believes the title race will be over this weekend (Picture: Sky Sports)

Paul Merson believes Arsenal will have ‘one trophy in the bag’ following this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.

The Gunners, chasing a first league title in 22 years, will move 12 points clear at the top of the table if they beat Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta’s side suffered…

Rosenior confirmed Fernandez’s punishment on Friday (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson is convinced Enzo Fernandez has already informed Liam Rosenior he wants to leave Chelsea this summer.

Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge has been plunged into doubt after a series of interviews where he refused to commit his long-term future to the club.

During the international break, he further fuelled talk…

Paul Merson predicted the FA Cup quarter-finals (Picture: Getty)

Paul Merson has predicted the four teams that will make up the FA Cup semi-finals ahead of this weekend’s quarter-final ties.

The FA Cup action gets underway on Saturday afternoon with Liverpool travelling to Manchester City.

Having slipped to fifth in the Premier League, 21 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, Liverpool will hope…

Is he playing in the wrong position?

Not everybody is happy at Arsenal as worrying signs emerge