Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has 'Kevin De Bruyne ploy' up his sleeve as Declan Rice imminent

Mikel Arteta knows how big the season ahead is for Arsenal, and the club are doing all they can this summer to make the 2023-24 campaign a special one. The Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz, and are imminently announcing the arrivals of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.

Arsenal snapped up the signing of Havertz from London rivals Chelsea in a £65m deal, with West Ham midfielder Rice joining in a £105m move and Timber set to come in at £38m. This will take the North London club's spree to over £200m and there's reports they could push on in the transfer market.

But he has shone for England's Under 21s at the Euros, playing a crucial role in their path to the final, and Arteta and co will be desperate for him to push on heading into next season. He would provide something hugely different to Arsenal's attacking prowess, with his fantastic ability to carry the ball far through midfield into the box and making his late runs into the penalty area - just like Frank Lampard.

"He’s a special talent, he can pop up in different positions. If you’re a young attacking player, you have to have the ability to play in all of the front four positions now. And I think he can play all four and that’s a real bonus from him."