Here is your morning Arsenal digest on Wednesday, July 5.
Lokonga on future
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has admitted he is unsure about his future in north London.
When asked about his plans for the 2023/24 campaign on the YouTube channel Wonhee Hyung, Lokonga replied: "I don’t know. I will try to go somewhere where I can play so that’s the most important thing for me – to have some games and play game after game."
Romeo Lavia offer
Arsenal are ready to make an offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia once they have wrapped up the signing of West Ham United captain Declan Rice, according to The Times.
It is claimed that the Gunners want to bid for Lavia after a deal for Rice is completed, although they will face stiff competition from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, with the Saints valuing the Belgian international at around £50 million.
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Rice and Timber deals soon
Arsenal want to wrap up moves for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber before they fly to America next week for their pre-season tour, according to the Evening Standard.
football.london reported back in January that West Ham United captain Rice was the north Londoners' priority target for central midfield, with Mikel Arteta a huge admirer of the player. Since then, Arteta's side has seen two bids for the 24-year-old rejected by the Hammers before the two clubs agreed on a £105 million fee in principle last week.
The Gunners are set to fly to America on July 16, taking on the MLS All-Stars, Manchester United and Barcelona in friendly matches. But first, they will play a friendly against Nurnberg in Germany next Thursday.
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