Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is set to back Mikel Arteta heavily during the summer transfer window, freeing up a huge budget that could be more than £200 million, as per The Times.
football.london understands that West Ham United captain Declan Rice is the north London club's priority for the summer window as Arteta looks to bolster his midfield options, with Brighton's Moises Caicedo also one name on the club's shortlist of options. Now, it is claimed that the Spaniard wants to sign both at the end of the current campaign, two signings that could cost a combined £170 million.
The Gunners boss is also said to be keen to bring in an attacking player, as well as two defenders, with Barcelona winger Raphinha and Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby both named as potential targets. Sporting Director Edu tried to sign Raphinha from Leeds United last summer before the Brazilian international opted for the Nou Camp over the Emirates Stadium.
