Merida signs new deal

Arsenal have confirmed that teenage midfielder Fran Merida has signed a new deal at the club. The Spaniard has been playing impressively on loan at Real Sociedad.

Wenger told Arsenal TV Online: "Yes we have extended his contract. That was planned and it is good news because he is a very fine player. He is one for the future.

"The reports I have from Spain are that he does well every time he plays.

"Fran is very technical. He still needs to grow physically but football-wise there is no problem. He is an absolutely amazing player."