Fabrizio Romano has reported on Twitter that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are now very close to completing deals to sign Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber in the summer transfer window.
The Italian journalist has claimed that Arsenal are on the verge of signing England international midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham United and Netherlands international defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax.
Romano has added that Arsenal and West Ham are very close to agreeing terms on the payment for Rice.
As for Timber, according to the report, the Gunners are expected to get the green light for the deal very soon.
The Sun have reported that Arsenal will pay West Ham £105 million for Rice, who can also play as a defender.
The Mirror have claimed that the Gunners will pay Ajax £45 million in total for Timber, who can operate as a centre-back or as a right-back.
Arsenal to sign Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber soon
Exciting
In our opinion, that Arsenal are close to signing Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber in the summer transfer window is very encouraging and exciting for the Emirates Stadium faithful.
Rice is one of the best midfielders around in the Premier League, while Timber is a very promising young defender who has extensive experience of playing in the Eredivisie and in European competitions.
Arsenal would be a better team this season than last with Rice and Timber in their squad
And both are quite young.
Rice is 24, while Timber is 22.
So, both players have room to improve and get even better in the coming years.
