Your Arsenal morning headlines on Tuesday, July 4.
Rice 'final agreement'
Arsenal appear on the verge of completing a £105million summer transfer for West Ham star Declan Rice.
The 24-year-old cut his holiday to Dubai short in the hopes of fast-tracking his Emirates Stadium switch and his move could be officially announced this week judging by the latest reports
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, talks over the payment structure and timing of instalments took place over the weekend and now it looks as though both parties are close to striking a 'final agreement'.
£60m transfer boost
Newcastle United's move for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali could inadvertently help secure Arsenal a significant transfer windfall.
As first revealed by the Guardian, the Magpies were pushing to complete the signing of Tonali during the summer transfer window, with a move expected to cost €70million (£60million) plus add-ons.
That transfer has now been officially announced with Tonali signing a six-year contract at St James Park which saw him become the most expensive Italian player in history.
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The Serie A giants being gifted significant funds could interestingly end up helping Arsenal resolve the future of Folarin Balogun.
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Lavia transfer condition
Arsenal are expected to make a late summer window push to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, but they will likely face stiff competition for his signature.
With focus on Jurrien Timber and Rice, Arsenal are behind in the race against Chelsea and Liverpool, and although those moves could be finalised this week there is one more decision awaiting Mikel Arteta before he can pursue a summer transfer for Lavia.
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