Timber has yet to feature since suffering a groin injury. Arteta said Merino will return to full training tomorrow, while Timber remains a step behind, though there is still hope he could play in the Champions League final.
After ending a 22-year Premier League title drought, the Gunners are accelerating contract talks with Jurriën Timber and Declan Rice, while Andrea Berta has also settled on two main striker priorities for the summer transfer window.
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman said Jurriën Timber's groin injury is not looking promising and the defender could miss the World Cup, while Memphis Depay is expected to play for Corinthians before rejoining the squad.
Ben White's knee injury will rule him out for the rest of the season and the World Cup; Jurriën Timber's recovery is progressing slightly, while Cristian Mosquera could start against Burnley.
Arteta confirmed Timber and Merino will miss the weekend, with the right-back potentially sidelined for the rest of the season; Carragher said failing to win the Premier League first would make the Champions League final against PSG a major challenge.
The Gunners are pressing ahead with Jurriën Timber's renewal as talks have been ongoing for several months; Ben White's departure could accelerate a deal, while summer transfer plans are also taking shape.
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