How Arsenal could line up next season with FOUR new signings including Kai Havertz and Declan Rice
ARSENAL could have a whole new-look to their starting XI if they can complete the FOUR transfer deals they are chasing.
Their collapse from an eight-point title lead to hand Manchester City a third successive crown last term earned them a place in the all-time list of title blow-ups.
The Gunners even broke the record as the side leading the top-flight for the longest time in a season without winning it.
Arsenal topped the Prem for an incredible 248 days - but a shock defeat at Nottingham Forest on May 20 finally confirmed Man City as champions.
Having now come to terms with that disappointment, Mikel Arteta’s side go into the 2023/24 campaign with renewed optimism.
And the Spaniard is keen to bring in several new signings to bolster his squad and make a renewed charge for the title.
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Arsenal have reportedly made a new £60million bid for Kai Havertz.
And the Gunners have offered him a huge contract as Chelsea look to complete a quick sale to their rivals.
The German would be a welcome addition to Arteta’s attack, but he is also keen on strengthening other areas of the pitch.
Meanwhile, top target Declan Rice still wants to join Arsenal - even though Manchester City are set to join the battle for his signature.
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West Ham are expecting the Treble winners to bid for their £100m-plus rated captain having already rejected two bids from Arsenal.
However, the England midfielder is aiming to stay in London and has been keen on a move to Arsenal since their interest became clear.
And he would certainly be a starter for Arteta in the middle of the park.
Arsenal are also reportedly advancing in talks to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.
The midfielder shone for the Saints despite relegation last year and he would also slot right into the midfield - especially with both Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey looking likely to leave.
Despite being best-known as a forward, a shock report has even claimed that Havertz could be in line for a surprise role as Xhaka’s replacement.
But there is little doubt that Jurrien Timber would be starting in defence if Arsenal complete the deal for him.
We reported yesterday how the Ajax defender has agreed to move to the Emirates.
He can play centre-half or right-back, which means that Ben White’s position at full-back as well as central pairing Gabriel and William Saliba could be under threat.
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