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 Arsenal still have the opportunity to build Mikel Arteta’s dream midfield this summer by acquiring the services of Moises Caicedo from Brighton. The Ecuador international looked destined to join Chelsea this summer, though negotiations are ‘not close’ with the Stamford Bridge outfit. Following their impressive 2022/23 campaign, Arteta made it clear that he wanted to continue strengthening his squad in order to close the gap on Manchester City. The Spaniard prioritised a rebuild in midfield – allowing Granit Xhaka to leave and putting several players in the shop window. Thomas Partey is among those who could depart, with Saudi clubs circling in hope of landing the Ghana international. Thus, Arsenal could add another top-quality player to their midfield ranks – with Caicedo still admired. Earlier this summer, Arteta intended on signing both the Brighton star and  Declan Rice  but the finances involved became a deterrent and they prioritised the latter, who recently arrived for £105milli

 Arsenal have put pressure on Liverpool to speed up their move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. The Gunners could step up their own interest in the player following developments on Thomas Partey's future Lavia impressed in his first season at Southampton after joining from Manchester City last summer. He was a shining light in an otherwise dismal campaign for Saints, who were relegated to the Championship after finishing rock bottom. The 19-year-old's performances have seen him linked with a move to a host of top clubs. Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and former club City are all admirers of the Belgian. Arsenal have just signed Declan Rice for a club-record fee of £105million. Chelsea, meanwhile, are hoping to secure a deal for Brighton star Moises Caicedo. Liverpool have already brought in two midfielders this summer, signing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, Fabinho looks set to move to the Saudi Pro League, while captain Jordan Henderson could follow h

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his old club will win the coming Premier League campaign after winning the race for Declan Rice. The Gunners broke their transfer record to sign Rice from West Ham for an initial £100million, with another £5m to potentially follow in add-ons. It makes the England midfielder just the eighth footballer to be bought for nine figures, representing a fresh departure from Arsenal's former spending habits. But Wenger - who ended his 22-year spell at the club in 2018 - thinks Rice is still a valuable signing at that price and is expecting his signature won't take long to start paying off. "I think it is a good investment," he told Eurosport while attending the Tour de France. "Overall, personally I think they have made good buys as they are players who are now mature, 23, 24, and still young so can stay together for a few years. READ MORE: What happened to most expensive English players ever as Declan Rice joins Arsenal "

 Ian Wright believes people will be very surprised by how good new Arsenal signing Kai Havertz is going to be this season. Wright was speaking on the Wrighty’s House Podcast after the latest big news broke at the Emirates. Kai Havertz was the first signing of the summer for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side He was joined this week by defender Jurrien Timber and new record signing Declan Rice. The trio will now all be available to feature for Arsenal on their pre-season tour of the United States. Havertz has already made his first appearance for the Gunners in a friendly against Nurnberg. Arsenal fans would have been glad to see Havertz in action and Wright has high hopes for him for the upcoming campaign. Arteta described him as a ‘big talent’ and he’s already started to impress Arsenal’s backroom staff in training. Now, he just needs to turn that early promise into performances in competitive matches. Speaking about the German international, Wright said: “I feel very, very confident about t

 Arsenal have been working wonders in the summer transfer market. The Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice. However, Arsenal may not be done just yet. Other top players remain linked with the Gunners. One of those is Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby, one of Europe’s most sought-after players. Charles Watts recently claimed that Arsenal have their eyes on the France rising star and he’s one to keep an eye on. “Moussa Diaby will be someone to keep an eye on as the window progresses,” he told Inside Arsenal. “A number of clubs taking a look at him. Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images One of those is Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby, one of Europe’s most sought-after players. Charles Watts recently claimed that Arsenal have their eyes on the France rising star and he’s one to keep an eye on. “Moussa Diaby will be someone to keep an eye on as the window progresses,” he told Inside Arsenal. “A number of clubs taking a look at him. “He’s

  Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has agreed personal terms ahead of a move to the Saudi Pro League, according to reports. If the Ghanaian bids farewell to the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners are expected to ramp up their interest in Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia Mikel Arteta has already lost one key midfielder this summer, with Granit Xhaka joining Bayer Leverkusen in a £21.5million deal. And he looks set to lose another, with Partey threatening to become the latest big-name player to plump for a healthy pay day in the Middle East. According to reports from Saudi Arabia, the 30-year-old has 'finally agreed' on terms with an unnamed club. Partey has two years left to run on his Arsenal contract, although it remains to be seen what kind of fee can be recouped for the former Atletico Madrid man. The Gunners shelled out the entirety of Partey's £45m release clause upon signing him from the Rojiblancos in 2020. The midfield general has gone to rack up 99 first-team appearan

  Ainsley Maitland-Niles has told Declan Rice that he ‘deserves’ his transfer to Arsenal following his club-record move from West Ham United. The Arsenal fans had to wait a while, but Declan Rice is now their player after £105 million was put on the table for his signature, as reported by Sky Sports. Whilst Rice enters the door, the man who has just left, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, has just ended his long stay with the club after his contract expired and he had nothing but kind words to say about the former Hammers captain on Instagram.  Whilst Maitland-Niles, who was on-loan at Southampton last season, is no longer associated with Arsenal, it’s pretty obvious that he will still follow how his former club fair in their quest to win the Premier League title again. The Hale-End academy product won the FA Cup during his time at the Emirates, but it’s becoming champions of England which the fans crave the most. Nonetheless, this was the following message Maitland-Niles sent to Rice after his