Arsenal remain in talks with West Ham and Chelsea over the signings of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz.
Although there is a gap in valuation with regard to both deals, negotiations have been described as positive.
West Ham rejected Arsenal’s opening offer for Rice thought to be worth £80m plus add-ons earlier this week as the Gunners approached Chelsea about signing Havertz.
- Arsenal transfer news and rumours
- Transfer Centre LIVE! | Paper Talk
- Get Sky Sports | Download the Sky Sports app
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
The Transfer Show’s Dharmesh Sheth says he expects Arsenal to continue their pursuit of West Ham captain Declan Rice after having an initial offer rejected
There is a growing feeling that both players want to move to Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta could face competition for Rice with Manchester City monitoring the England midfielder’s situation. Manchester United are also interested but it is thought they will only make a bid if they have new owners.
Trending
- Transfer Centre LIVE! ‘PSG prepared to sell Mbappe to Man Utd’
- Papers: Man City in advanced talks for Gvardiol
- Legendary commentator Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports
- Arsenal remain in talks for Rice, Havertz | Keeping an eye on Caicedo
- Bazball vs Australia bowlers: Immovable object meets unstoppable force
- Mercedes in mix for shock Canada pole? ‘We have work to do’
- McIlroy chasing as Fowler leads US Open after rollercoaster round
- Man Utd transfers: Benfica striker Ramos offered to club for £80m
- Southgate: Trent gives us something different in midfield
- Premier League transfers: Club by club
- Video
- Latest News
West Ham want £120m for their captain though would accept a lower offer that includes players going to them.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Havertz, 24, could be further complicated by interest from Bayern Munich.
Also See:
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
As Chelsea forward Kai Havertz is linked with Arsenal we look at some of his best goals in the Premier League
Sky in Germany are reporting that the German champions have changed their mind and Havertz is now on their transfer shortlist this summer.
Reports had suggested Arsenal were targeting Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, leaving Chelsea a clear path to go after Moises Caicedo, however Sky Sports News has been told the Gunners are keeping an eye on the Brighton midfielder.
Arsenal, though, are prioritising the transfers of Rice and Havertz.
Arsenal fixtures: Gunners start with Forest at home
Arsenal will start their 2023/24 Premier League season at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday August 12.
The Gunners then face two London derbies against Crystal Palace and Fulham before hosting Manchester United in their first ‘Big Six’ match of the season in early September.
The first north London derby of the season takes place at the Emirates Stadium on September 23, with the return fixture on April 27 – the fourth last game of the campaign.
- In full: All the 2023/24 Premier League fixtures
- Shop the new 2023/24 Arsenal kit
Mikel Arteta’s side’s first game with last season’s title rivals and treble winners Manchester City comes within the first eight games of the campaign on October 7 at home, with the reverse fixture at the Etihad on March 30.
Just before Arsenal go to the Etihad, they have back-to-back London derbies against Brentford and Chelsea, with a tricky line-up of Brighton and Aston Villa to come in the fortnight after playing Guardiola’s City.
The Gunners end the season with a home game against Everton on May 19, a week after visiting Manchester United for their final away game.
Follow the summer transfer window with Sky Sports
Who will be on the move this summer when the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at 11pm on September 1 in England and midnight in Scotland?
Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours in our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on Sky Sports’ digital platforms. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News.
Win £250,000 with Super 6!
Another Sunday, another chance to win £250,000 with Super 6. Play for free, entries by 4:30pm.
Sourse: skysports.com
