Arsenal are pursuing a £100million deal to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice this summer. Mikel Arteta wants to sign the England international and one other midfielder ahead of next season.
The Gunners hold an interest in Brighton star Moises Caicedo after having two bids for the Ecuadorian rejected by Roberto De Zerbi's side during the January transfer window. Chelsea are set to push for Caicedo's signing this summer, football.london understands - with Mauricio Pochettino hoping to add a new midfielder, goalkeeper and striker to his squad at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues had a verbal offer for Caicedo rejected by Brighton during January but are ready to enter a bidding war with Arsenal for the 21-year-old talent. Caicedo signed a new long-term contract to stay with the Seagulls until 2027, with a club option for an extra year, but he is expected to leave De Zerbi's team this summer.
