Arsenal transfer news: Saudi clubs name their price for Thomas Partey

In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Saudi clubs have named their price for midfielder Thomas Partey, an update on Kai Havertz & much more.

For yesterday’s Arsenal transfer news, click here.

Arsenal transfer news – Mikel Arteta signs Kai Havertz

While it has not been officially confirmed, the deal for Arsenal to sign Kai Havertz seems all but done. As reported by the BBC, Arsenal and Chelsea have agreed upon a £65m fee to sign Havertz, with just medicals and contracts to be signed. Personal terms with the player were pre-agreed since he always wanted to join Arsenal.

That’s the first deal done for Mikel Arteta, more to come I hope!

Arsenal transfer news – Saudi clubs name their Thomas Partey price

One player who is likely to depart the club this summer is Thomas Partey. He is an ageing midfielder and despite his great form, might not have a future under Arteta as he plans his midfield rebuild.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Saudi clubs are prepared to pay €40m (£34.4m) in instalments to sign Partey. For context, he signed from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for £45m, meaning this would be a loss of over £10m. Not the best deal for Arteta, especially with the instalments, but it might be a case of this being better than nothing.

Arsenal transfer news – Positive negotiations for Declan Rice

It wouldn’t be my transfer news section if there wasn’t an update on this man.

According to Sky Sports this morning, “positive negotiations” have continued between Arsenal and West Ham over the move for Declan Rice. The two clubs are working harmoniously to agree upon a fee, with Arsenal already having two bids rejected.

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