Declan Rice and his links with Arsenal continue. It looks likely that the League title will be heading back to the Etihad for a third successive season. This is after Arsenal were thrashed by Brighton on Sunday. Manchester City need just one win to confirm the title, which would be their fifth in six years. That will extend their domination on English football.
Declan Rice to challenge for league title with Arsenal next season
Arsenal were already looking to bolster their midfield so losing Xhaka will possibly mean two new arrivals in the engine department. West Ham star Declan Rice and Brighton ace Moises Caicedo are top of the shopping list. The rumours say that the deal will cost up to €80 million. Rice is keen on a move to a Champions League team. He dreams of winning the Premier League and the Champions League
. Being young Rice could develop into a beast under Arteta. He will likely be bought to do the job Thomas Partey does. However, Thomas Partey has been one of the best Defensive Midfielders this season.
Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby is top of the wish list, who could replace Martinelli in the starting line-up – a cruel reward for his 15-goal campaign in the Premier League. A left footed winger is required for Arteta.
Several others could leave to boost the warchest at the Emirates include Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares and Cedric Soares while Folarin Balogun could recoup a fine fee after a brilliant year with Reims. Xhaka and Kieran Tierney look destined to depart, as well, while club-record signing Nicolas Pepe could command a small fee in Ligue 1.
