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The summer window is open and Mikel Arteta is out to boost his squad to give them the best chance of mounting another title charge next season.
The Gunners came close to a first Premier League title in 19 years having finished five points behind champions Manchester City.
With City's dominance unlikely to waver and the clubs who finished below them set to get stronger, Arsenal are now set for huge activity both in and out of the Emirates to maintain their status alongside the elite.
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Here’s the latest on all things Declan Rice!
England star Rice is to undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday after the Gunners finally reached an agreement on a fee with West Ham.
The signing of the Hammers captain for £100million plus £5m in add-ons will not only break Arsenal’s own transfer record but also see Rice become the most expensive Englishman in Premier League history.
Arsenal launched their third and final bid last week with an offer which saw champions Manchester City pull out of the race to sign the 24-year-old.
West Ham were not happy with the payment structure of the Arsenal deal but, after further negotiations, it is understood an agreement is in place.
Rice is now free to sort personal terms and will have his medical at the Emirates soon.
Rice, who lifted the Europa Conference League title in what now looks set to be his final West Ham appearance, has been Arsenal’s top target this summer.
He will become Mikel Arteta’s second summer signing, following the addition of Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber also remains
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