Arsenal news and transfers recap: Rice ‘agreement’, Moises Caicedo offer, Saliba contract boost

Arsenal are preparing to submit their first official bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice as they prioritise a move for the England international.

Arsenal are preparing to submit their first official bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice as they prioritise a move for the England international.

Mikel Arteta is aiming to sign two midfielders in the upcoming trading period with Rice and Brighton star Moises Caicedo on the shortlist. Chelsea are set to rival Arsenal for Caicedo’s signature ahead of next season with Roberto De Zerbi’s side setting a huge asking price to let the Ecuador international leave the Amex Stadium.

Edu is monitoring Kai Havertz’s situation at Stamford Bridge after Real Madrid are said to have made a U-turn on signing the German as they look to bring Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane to the Santiago Bernabeu. Martin Odegaard has sent a message thanking supporters after he picked up the Arsenal Player of the Season award as he looks forward to Champions League action at the Emirates Stadium next season.