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Tom Canton

Arsenal already know their most important signing of the summer and it isn't Declan Rice

There is plenty of talk of the priority dealings that Arsenal need to complete this summer and it could end up being one of the most expensive in the club’s history. Whether the links to Declan Rice materialise in addition to Moises Caicedo, or the Gunners secure a top-class forward, there are needs all over the squad.

However, for many, perhaps the likes of Rice being signed would be swapped to ensure the future of a player already at the club. Arsenal have done exceedingly well to keep their best talents at the club with many signing new deals this season.

Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhães and Aaron Ramsdale signed contract extensions and before the final game of the season, the club announced that star Hale End graduate Bukayo Saka had also secured his future. The England international renewing his deal until 2027.

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