Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has joined Atletico Madrid after penning a four-year deal with the La Liga club.

Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida is reportedly poised to depart the Emirates for Atletico Madrid next week.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he cannot afford to lose Cesc Fabregas to injury if his side are to maintain their title challenge.The Gunners captain was inspirational as he scored one and had a hand in the second for substitute Fran Merida in the

Teenage Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida insists he has not held talks with any other club despite being strongly linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.

Click here to follow John Cross on TwitterIt is understandable why Fran Merida looks certain to leave Arsenal for Atletico Madrid.Merida, 19, barely gets a look-in at Arsenal, but back in Spain he is their equivalent to Theo Walcott after his starring

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger admits he could lose Fran Merida to Atletico Madrid

Arsenal youngster Fran Merida is thought to have snubbed a new deal with the Gunners in favour of signing for Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal starlet Fran Merida insists he is committed to the club despite being linked with a move back to Spain.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has accused clubs of trying to unsettle Fran Merida as the player closes on signing a new deal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed Fran Merida has agreed a new deal at the club, but has yet to sign it.