Arsenal Confident of Securing Double Deal For Top 2 Premier League Stars

Arsenal Football Club is reportedly “very confident” of finalizing deals for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, according to reliable sources.

The Gunners, under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, are determined to strengthen their squad in the transfer market following an impressive Premier League campaign that saw them emerge as surprise title contenders.

While Arsenal ultimately finished in second place behind Manchester City, the club believes that with the right additions to the team, genuine success is within reach in the near future.

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In the early stages of the transfer window, Arsenal has been proactive in pursuing their targets and now believes they are on the verge of securing substantial deals for Rice and Havertz, as per Sky Germany.

Declan Rice, who has garnered interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich in addition to Arsenal, has long been a target for the Gunners.

Despite an initial offer being rejected, the club remains optimistic about securing his services, and they plan to return with an improved bid. West Ham, on the other hand, is holding out for a fee in the region of £100 million.

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Rice has been a standout performer for West Ham, playing a crucial role in their success last season, which culminated in a Europa Conference League triumph.

Following the Hammers’ victory over Fiorentina, West Ham chairman David Sullivan confirmed that Rice is likely to be sold during this transfer window.

In an ambitious move, alongside pursuing Rice, Arsenal is also expecting to secure the signature of German international Kai Havertz from their London rivals Chelsea.

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Havertz, who had a mixed performance at Stamford Bridge, including scoring in the UEFA Champions League final but struggling overall, is believed to be a player who can thrive under Arteta’s guidance.

While Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Havertz, the 24-year-old reportedly favors a move to Arsenal.

Chelsea signed Havertz for a fee of £72 million in 2020, and Arsenal is keen to add him to their squad to bolster their attacking options.

As negotiations progress, fans eagerly await further developments in Arsenal’s pursuit of these top Premier League stars.