
Arsenal's summer transfer plans are starting now, with one major target signing a big contract next month.
The Gunners began planning for their summer 2023 window this time last year, with Declan Rice identified as the major signing that manager Mikel Arteta wanted to bring to the Emirates Stadium. Rice has been a palpable hit, following his £105 million move – but that all started from a meeting with Arteta and sporting director Edu Gaspar.