Arsenal: Havertz deal “in place”, new Rice bid expected, Timber talks ongoing – Soccer News

In response to the Evening StandardArsenal are working laborious to strengthen each division inside Mikel Arteta’s squad this summer time.

Because the battle for the signature of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice intensifies, Arsenal are anticipated to make one other provide quickly. They’ve already seen two of them rejected, adopted by one from Manchester Metropolis that was additionally shot down by the Hammers, who apparently need a minimum of £100 million to let their captain go.

Rice has expressed a need to hitch Arsenal already, however it’s thought that the curiosity of the 2022/23 treble winners would possibly trigger some blended emotions for the 24-year-old England worldwide.

Meawhile, an settlement with Chelsea over the switch of ahead Kai Havertz is believed to be already in place, and the transfer of the Germany worldwide from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates is predicted to be finalized at the moment (Tuesday).

Arsenal are additionally pushing to signal Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, who was beforehand linked with Manchester United and Liverpool. There’s a lot to be accomplished nonetheless on that entrance, however the talks are believed to be going nicely.