The biggest story of the transfer window’s opening month is drawing to a close with Declan Rice finally set to have his medical ahead of a £105m move to Arsenal.
And it is expected to be a doubly fantastic Friday for head coach Mikel Arteta as another of the Gunners’ major targets, Jurrien Timber, is also scheduled to undergo his physical examination before finalising a £38.5m move from Ajax.
The deal to sign England midfielder star Rice from West Ham was agreed several days ago following a third bid which will see Arsenal pay a guaranteed £100m with £5m in performance-related add-ons. Manchester City had shown some interest in the Europa Conference League winner but considered his asking price too high because he had only one year remaining on his contract at West Ham. Rice has long preferred a move to Arsenal.
