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Sam Hill

Manchester United plot shock Real Madrid transfer swoop as Arsenal consider £85m move

Arsenal are considering making a move to sign Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni this summer - but Manchester United could hijack the potential transfer. The Gunners are hoping to bolster their midfield options with the signing of West Ham captain Declan Rice.

The England international is expected to complete a £105million transfer to the Emirates Stadium by the end of this week after Edu stuck an agreement with the Hammers regarding payment structure of the deal. West Ham had hoped to receive the full £100million initial fee by the end of 2024, whereas Arsenal were looking to space the payment out over five years.

Rice is keen on working with Mikel Arteta and is set to become one of the highest earners at the Emirates Stadium. Granit Xhaka is expected to complete a £21.5million switch to Bayer Leverkusen in the coming days, football.london understands - whilst Thomas Partey could also leave the club.

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