In a significant development, Arsenal Football Club is on the brink of finalizing two high-profile signings. England's star midfielder, Declan Rice, and Dutch defender Jurrien Timber are expected to don the Arsenal jersey soon.
Rice, who has been a stalwart for West Ham United, is reportedly on the verge of completing his transfer to Arsenal. The England international has not yet been officially announced as an Arsenal player, despite the details of the deal being agreed upon by both clubs. The transfer, which is expected to be in the region of £105 million, is anticipated to be finalized by the end of the week.
On the other hand, Jurrien Timber, the Dutch defender, is also expected to be announced as an Arsenal player in the coming days. The Gunners have been actively pursuing Timber, and his signing will bolster their defensive line-up.
In addition to these imminent signings, Arsenal is also reportedly interested in Brighton star Moises Caicedo. The player has expressed his interest in joining Chelsea, just months after he had shown interest in moving to Arsenal.
However, the Gunners have suffered a setback in their pursuit of French defender Axel Disasi. The player, who was a target for Arsenal, has reportedly agreed to terms with Newcastle United.
In other news, Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Oleksandr Zinchenko have returned to training after recovering from their injuries. The duo had missed the end of the Premier League season due to their injuries.
Arsenal's pre-season training is underway at the state-of-the-art Adidas facility in Germany. The £850 million complex offers top-notch facilities, including a football pitch, a top-of-the-range gym, tennis and basketball courts, a running track, and climbing walls.
In the midst of these developments, Arsenal's club captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly in contract talks with the club. While no official announcement is expected soon, discussions are certainly taking place.
Arsenal could potentially receive a significant discount on Declan Rice's transfer fee. West Ham is reportedly interested in signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. If the deal goes through, Arsenal could see a significant reduction in Rice's transfer fee.
As the transfer window continues, Arsenal fans will be eagerly waiting for official announcements and further developments. The imminent arrival of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber certainly signals exciting times ahead for the Gunners.
