Arsenal transfer news: HUGE boost for Declan Rice – Matter of time now!
By Kian Long
In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Mikel Arteta gets a HUGE boost in the race for Declan Rice, an update on Kai Havertz & much more.
For yesterday’s Arsenal transfer news, click here.
Arsenal transfer news – Man City PULL OUT of Declan Rice race
Well, well, well. Arsenal weren’t lying when they said they wanted to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United.
Last night, they submitted a third bid which was much closer to West Ham’s valuation – According to The Athletic, this third bid included a £105m total package (£100m guaranteed with £5m add ons).
Manchester City will NOT match Arsenal bid for Declan Rice. Decision made — as they are set to pull out of the race at the current conditions 🚨🔵 #MCFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2023
Arsenal were very confident last night… and they remain very confident today, working on structure of the deal with West Ham. pic.twitter.com/e5HrMrKDVG
Well, this was enough to make Manchester City pull out of the race. For the time being, they are working on the structure with West Ham – according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Arsenal transfer news – Kai Havertz completes deal
This one isn’t much of a surprise, but Kai Havertz has completed all the stages and is now an Arsenal player. Exciting times for Arsenal fans, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, with a club announcement expected soon. Their first signing of the summer will be Champions League winner Kai Havertz.
Kai Havertz has signed all documents as new Arsenal player on Monday. Arsenal and Chelsea signed all the contracts already on Sunday. ⚪️🔴✅ #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2023
Club statement, soon. pic.twitter.com/9pjYJNt2uQ
Arsenal transfer news – Jurrien Timber close
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal have now entered “advanced talks” to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax. The versatile defender is thought to be excited by Mikel Arteta’s project and the way Arsenal play their football.
If things go to plan, then it could be a race between Rice and Timber as to who will be the second signing for Arsenal. Great movements from Edu and company!
What do you make of today’s Arsenal transfer news?