Mikel Arteta looks set to welcome a third major signing to Arsenal imminently as he continues to ramp up the pressure on Manchester City following last season's title race.
City were crowned Premier League champions for a third straight season but spent much of the campaign behind the Gunners. However squad depth at the Etihad ultimately prevailed as Pep Guardiola's side enjoyed a relentless run of 12 straight league victories to claim the trophy.
But rather than look back at an opportunity missed, Arteta has kicked on with a summer of massive and decisive investment. Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber have already arrived at the Emirates for a combined £100million, with the imminent arrival of Declan Rice set to double that spend.
West Ham United confirmed on Saturday morning that their captain was to leave following the agreement of a 'British record transfer fee'.
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