Emmanuel Petit has backed Arsenal to complete a midfield overhaul in the summer and sign Declan Rice, alongside one of Brighton duo Moises Caicedo or Alexis Mac Allister.
Midfield looks set to be a priority position in the upcoming transfer window with West Ham United star Rice reportedly Mikel Arteta's top target. He may not be the only incoming, however, with Arsenal among a host of top clubs linked with a move for Argentina World Cup hero Mac Allister, who could seal a Brighton exit in the summer.
His Seagulls midfield partner Caicedo also made his desire to leave clear last month as Arsenal saw two big money offers turned down for the Ecuador international. The Gunners instead completed a £12 million deal for Chelsea's Jorginho to provide cover and competition for first choice duo Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
