Arsenal are reportedly interested the possibility of signing Brighton’s Moises Caicedo as well as West Ham United star Declan Rice.
This is according to The Telegraph, with the outlet claiming that Arsenal are closing in on an agreement with West Ham for Rice.
Arsenal look set to go big this summer after missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City.
Breakthrough on the Declan Rice to Arsenal rumours
Arsenal have been eyeing a move for Rice over the past few months. It now seems they are finally close to landing their top target.
But they might not stop there, as they could return for Moises Caicedo too. This is after having a £70 million bid rejected for the midfielder back in January.
It’s understood that Arsenal are exploring the possibility of bidding for the Ecuador international. They are also looking on landing their top target Rice.The outlet notes that Chelsea are also pushing to land the Brighton star this summer. And Brighton are expected to command a fee worth more than £70 million.
Moises Caicedo has been labelled an ‘unbelievable’ talent. He has proven to be a very versatile option for Roberto De Zerbi this season.
The 21-year-old has filled in at right-back at times, but he’s really excelled in the middle of the park whenever he plays.
There looks set to be some big changes at Arsenal this summer. Particularly in the middle of the park. Granit Xhaka seems to be on his way to Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, Jorginho has been linked with a move back to Serie A.
And if Arsenal end up replacing the duo with Caicedo and Rice, it would significantly bolster the quality of Arteta’s options in midfield.
Many expected Arsenal to land either one of Caicedo or Rice ahead of the summer window. That is with the latter deemed more likely.
