After an excellent season in which they have unexpectedly challenged for the Premier League title, Arsenal are keen to ensure this year is not just a flash in the pan. With Champions League football set to return to the Emirates for the first time in seven years next season, the Gunners are keen to build Mikel Arteta a squad capable of maintaining the progress that has been made.
One of the key areas they are looking to strengthen in is central midfield. It is no secret by this point that their main target in this position is West Ham's Declan Rice.
The England international is certainly open to the move, and Arsenal are confident they could be able to get him. But there is just one stumbling block - the price.
