Arsenal transfer news: Arteta will sign Declan Rice “by this month”

In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Mikel Arteta expects Declan Rice to be an Arsenal player this month, an update on Romeo Lavia & much more.

For yesterday’s Arsenal transfer news, click here.

Arsenal transfer news – Gunners working on Jurrien Timber deal

Perhaps the most trusted journalist within Arsenal’s realm is David Ornstein, which is why fans were ecstatic to see his transfer update last night.

The Athletic journalist claimed that Arsenal are interested in signing Jurrien Timber of Ajax and have already offered £30m to sign him. However, Fabrizio Romano provided an update on the situation, that Ajax want more than £30m so Arsenal will need to increase their bid.

The good news is, though, that the player wants to move, which will help Arsenal in their personal terms.

Arsenal transfer news – Declan Rice expected at Arsenal this month

According to the latest from the Daily Mail, Declan Rice expects to be an Arsenal player by the end of this month. What’s more is that Arsenal have vocally indicated they are going to exceed £100m in their next bid, with West Ham rejecting the Gunners’ previous £90m bid. They want him, but the ball is in West Ham’s court, according to the report.

Arsenal transfer news – Advancement for Romeo Lavia

There has been an update regarding Romeo Lavia. According to Fabrizio Romano, who is on a roll yet again today, Arsenal are advancing in their discussion to sign Romeo Lavia. It’s thought that Southampton are ambitious they can break their selling record for an U21 player, which won’t put Arsenal off as they plan to invest heavily this summer.

What do you make of today’s Arsenal transfer news?