Arsenal and Chelsea look set to fight over a number of players in the summer transfer window as both teams look to bolster their respective squads. Mikel Arteta wants to reinforce his squad ahead of the Gunners' return to Champions League football next season with the club prepared to sell a number of fringe players to raise transfer funds.
football.london reported in January that Arsenal are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice this summer. Reports have suggested Arteta wants to hold direct talks with the England international after the 2022/23 campaign has finished with the Gunners preparing a £92million bid to sign Rice.
Moises Caicedo is another player of interest to the north Londoners after they had two bids for the Ecuadorian midfielder rejected by Brighton during the January transfer window. Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Rice and Caicedo in the past and could fight the Gunners over potential signings yet again ahead of next season.
