Declan Rice: Biggest Winners and Losers Within Arsenal Squad as Gunners Agree Transfer

• Mikel Arteta admitted last week that Arsenal needed to strengthen their squad to compete for the title
• The Gunners have shown some intent after the signature of Kai Havertz
• Declan Rice is also set to become an Arsenal player, with the Gunners on the verge of having a potent squad for the new season

Arsenal look set to have a new look to their squad for next season thanks to their impeccable transfer business in the summer.

The Gunners recently secured the signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and the latest reports suggest West Ham have agreed to a £105m bid for Declan Rice.

With the two arrivals in North London, Arsenal will now surely have a squad potent enough perhaps to go all the way in the title race.

Rice in, Partey out?

The arrival of Declan Rice could spell bad news for some Arsenal players, including Ghanaian Thomas Partey, who struggled with injuries last season, as reported on BBC.

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Granit Xhaka is another player who could find himself on the chopping board as far as departures are concerned as Arsenal could look to cash in on him as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.

Biggest winners from Rice transfer

Despite two midfielders being at risk of losing their place in Mikel Arteta’s squad, there are other players that could potentially reap from the transfers.

Rice is known to be a box-to-box player, and this could greatly help the likes of Martin Odegaard, who could benefit from the England star’s crisp passing.

Odegaard will also likely benefit from moving further upfield with Rice offering protection.

Bukayo Saka could also benefit from a partnership with Rice, as the two have developed an unlikely friendship while on England duty.

The chemistry the pair enjoy with England could transcend to Arsenal and this could mean devastation for opponents.

Finally, Aaron Ramsdale is another player who will enjoy Rice’s arrival as his back four will have an extra layer of protection from a master of midfield.

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Rice’s impressive ability to win back the ball means it will be less pressure on Ramsdale and the defenders to quell attacks from opponents.

Havertz’s first interview in Arsenal colours

Sports Brief also reported on Kai Havertz’s first interview in Arsenal colours as the German hailed his new club for his rich history.

Havertz will be handed the Number 29 shirt in the coming months, and in the ‘leaked’ interview, he described the shirt number as perfect.

“I’ve had it now for many years. I chose it when I became a professional in Germany. Since then it has always given me luck,” Havertz said in the interview.