The stunning Arsenal XI that Mikel Arteta could field if Julian Alvarez joins Riccardo Calafiori and target Mikel Merino [Video]

Arsenal could boast two different yet equally excellent starting XIs next season if they continue their impressive summer business.

The Gunners have already welcomed David Raya on a permanent deal and the new signing of Riccardo Calafiori so far this transfer window.

Ahead of the new season, talkSPORT understands Mikel Arteta’s side are in talks with Real Sociedad for midfielder Mikel Merino.

We also reported earlier on Saturday that Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Julian Alvarez from their Premier League title rivals Manchester City.

Alvarez, who was part of his nation’s Copa America-winning squad this summer, revealed that he’d be considering his City future, saying: “I haven’t stopped to think about what I’m going to do.

“Last season I was one of the players who played …