Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has requested that the board help execute his "really promising" transfer plans ahead of the upcoming summer window. The Gunners have strengthened their squad considerably over the past few market opportunities, something that has seen them progress from back-to-back eighth finishes and a fifth-placed ending to last season, to pushing for the title this time around.
They have fallen just short of lifting the Premier League trophy this campaign though, as their incredible early season pace couldn't be sustained. With hopes of taking that next step in the following season, further additions to the squad will have to be made in the coming weeks.
football.london understands that West Ham captain Declan Rice is the top priority for Arsenal this summer as they look to revamp their midfield. Whether a deal can be negotiated remains to be seen as reports from Sky Sports claim that the Hammers are holding out for as much as £120million for the midfielder.
