Arsenal Set to Complete Deals for Declan Rice and Kai Havertz
The Arsenal board are reportedly very confident of completing deals for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea forward Kai Havertz in the coming days. This news comes after a successful season for the Gunners, in which they mounted a surprising Premier League title challenge and finished second behind Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta’s Transfer Plans
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to be backed heavily in the transfer market this summer, as the club look to build on their impressive season. The Gunners are said to be close to securing big-money deals for Rice and Havertz, according to Sky Germany.
Declan Rice’s Potential Move to Arsenal
Rice has been the subject of interest from several clubs this summer, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich. However, Arsenal have been confident for some time that he will be heading to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have already seen their opening offer for the England star rejected but intend to return with an improved bid, with West Ham hoping for around £100m.
Kai Havertz’s Potential Move to Arsenal
Arsenal also expect to sign Germany international Havertz from London rivals Chelsea. Havertz has had an up-and-down season at Stamford Bridge, scoring in Chelsea’s Champions League final victory but struggling overall. However, Arteta believes he can get more out of the 24-year-old and Havertz is said to favour a move to Arsenal. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Havertz, who Chelsea signed for £72m in 2020.
Conclusion
It looks like Arsenal are set to make two big-name signings this summer, with Declan Rice and Kai Havertz both reportedly close to joining the club. Rice has been one of West Ham’s most important players for several seasons and starred in their Europa Conference League win last term, while Havertz has had an up-and-down season at Chelsea but could be set for a new challenge at the Emirates Stadium. It remains to be seen if these deals will be completed in the coming days, but Arsenal fans will certainly be hoping they can secure these two stars this summer.