Mikel Arteta promises spending to aid Arsenal’s title defence

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the Gunners will not “sit still” and are looking to bolster squad competition with “ambitious” transfer plans this summer. The Spaniard led the London club to their first Premier League title in 22 years last season and is aiming to “improve and evolve” his squad as they aim to defend their crown. Arsenal have added goalkeeper Illan Meslier and forward Christos Tzolis to their ranks this summer, while turning defender Piero Hincapie’s loan move into a permanent switch.

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Arsenal sign Declan Rice from West Ham in club-record transfer

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham for £100m plus £5m in add-ons. The Gunners’ announcement comes after the 24-year-old issued an open letter to Hammers fans saying how ‘tough’ a decision it had been to leave the club.

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Arsenal sign Chelsea’s Kai Havertz for £65m

Arsenal have signed Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m. The 24-year-old has signed a “long-term deal” at Emirates Stadium, three years after joining the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen for £71m. The fee for Havertz, who scored nine goals for the Blues last season, could rise with add-ons.

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Arsenal sign Jorginho from Chelsea for £12m

Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho after striking an agreement for £12million. The Italian midfielder has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract at the Emirates after finding himself on the periphery of the Chelsea squad in recent months.

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Arsenal sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City for £30m

Oleksandr Zinchenko is the latest player to join Arsenal after leaving Manchester City for a move to the Gunners. Zinchenko, who can player in multiple positions including left-back and central midfield, will be reunited with Mikel Arteta, after the pair worked together when the Spaniard was Guardiola’s assistant at City between 2016 and 2019.

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