Arsenal are ready to spend big in the summer transfer window after already confirming the £65million signing of Kai Havertz. Mikel Arteta pushed for the German's signature with a view of playing him in an attacking midfield role as he puts plans in place ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
Next through the door at the Emirates Stadium is likely to be West Ham captain Declan Rice. The Gunners have agreed a £105million deal in principle to sign the 24-year-old with the Hammers giving Rice the green light to complete a medical as the two clubs iron out the final details of his proposed move.
Arsenal's £100million plus £5million add-ons offer proposed the guaranteed portion of the fee be paid over the course of four years. West Ham ideally want the cash paid in two instalments by the start of 2025, but the issue has been described as minor and not a point that will see the deal collapse, with both clubs now working towards reaching an agreement.
