Arsenal are hoping to follow up the signings of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber by securing two more important deals over the coming days, according to reports. The Gunners look set to lead a fruitful summer recruitment drive as they edge closer to agreeing a deal with West Ham to land Rice, who is known to be Mikel Arteta's top target ahead of next season.
A nine-figure transfer fee has reportedly been settled upon, with Arsenal now working to finalise the structure of the deal in line with West Ham's demand for a larger upfront payment. The north Londoners have also made significant progress in their efforts to land Timber, who was targeted by Manchester United last summer but now looks set to join Arsenal over the coming days.
The Ajax man is expected to move for a fee in the region of £40million after impressing during his time at Ajax, where he made 47 appearances in all competitions over the course of last season. He will be poised to strengthen Arsenal's back line by filling his natural position on the right side of defence, with the likes of Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu set to serve as back-up options.
Arsenal's focus will then switch to extending the contracts of two key players, with William Saliba and Reiss Nelson set to be handed new deals at the Emirates Stadium, according to The Mirror. It is said that Saliba is poised to sign a new four-year contract, while Nelson will be offered a deal of the same length in a bid to prevent him from leaving the club this summer.
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