According to a report from The Times, Arsenal has granted manager Mikel Arteta permission to make significant investments in acquiring Declan Rice from West Ham United and Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion this summer.
Arsenal Football Club is reportedly gearing up for an ambitious summer transfer window, as manager Mikel Arteta has been given the green light to make substantial investments in new signings.
According to The Times , the North London giants are eyeing West Ham United’s talented midfielder Declan Rice and Brighton & Hove Albion’s promising prospect Moises Caicedo.
While Arsenal may have fallen short in their pursuit of the Premier League title this season, their commendable second-place finish marks a significant improvement compared to their previous campaign. Furthermore, the club’s return to the prestigious UEFA Champions League will undoubtedly boost their financial prowess.
In light of these developments, the Arsenal hierarchy is purportedly prepared to provide Arteta with unprecedented financial support, earmarking a staggering £200 million for summer acquisitions. It is understood that Arteta has identified Rice and Caicedo as his primary targets, with the duo potentially commanding a combined transfer fee in the region of £170 million.
Nevertheless, it is important to note that Arsenal might need to offset a portion of this substantial outlay by offloading some players. The Times suggests that the likes of Granit Xhaka, Emile Smith Rowe, Folarin Balogun, and Nuno Tavares could be among those considered for potential sales.