He has definitely been the headline of the sports media, much talked about his future and it is precisely about the player Declain Rice.
“BBC Sport” reports that Arsenal will complete the signing of 24-year-old West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice for £105 million and the deadline set by the club is Friday night.
The transfer from West Ham was completed last month, but first the negotiations over the structure of the deal, then the time taken to go through the legalities, means it has yet to be officially approved.
Arteta’s side travel to Washington on Sunday for the start of Arsenal’s three-match tour of the United States, three friendlies to see how the squad fares and decide on a few more new signings.
The Gunners start the new season in the Premier League against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on August 12.
