Merson admits Arsenal ‘can’t have many excuses’ next season after ‘little chat’ with Edu

Paul Merson has hinted that Arsenal will have no excuses if they finish outside the top four next season after ‘buying well’ this summer.

Arsenal have been very busy in the transfer market, signing Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos so far.

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Technical director Edu is still negotiating many deals and the club’s business seems to be far from done.

The Gunners have made two bids for Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez and Leeds United’s Raphinha, but have failed to agree a fee with either club.

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And the club’s former midfielder Merson has revealed details of a conversation he had with Edu on Sunday.

He admits that Arsenal are “looking good” and has confirmed that the Premier League club are working on a “couple more” deals.

“I think top four will definitely be the aim.”

Paul Merson says Arsenal will be aiming for the top four after the signings they’ve made this summer and the targets they’re still going for having spoke to Technical Director Edu Gaspar. pic.twitter.com/rE25yWaDgc

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“They are looking good,” Merson told Sky Sports (quotes via the Evening Standard). “I saw Edu on Sunday and we had a little chat and I think they’ve bought well. They’re trying to get a couple more players in and I think they could have a good season, Arsenal.

“I think try and get in the top four, and then you know small steps. But I think top four would definitely be the aim this season. I think they bought well.

“They’ve got