{"id":623661,"date":"2023-05-17T05:20:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=623661"},"modified":"2023-05-17T05:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:20:07","slug":"mikel-arteta-cleared-to-sign-declan-rice-moises-caicedo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/17\/mikel-arteta-cleared-to-sign-declan-rice-moises-caicedo\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Set to Smash Club Spending Record in Pursuit of \u00a3170 Million Premier League Midfield Duo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal are set to embark on an ambitious summer spending spree, with manager Mikel Arteta given the green light to break the club&#8217;s transfer record, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/article\/mikel-arteta-arsenal-declan-rice-moses-caicedo-gj2pft29n\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according to The Time&#8217;s Gary Jacob<\/a>. The Gunners have identified midfield reinforcements as a priority, targeting the signings of West Ham United&#8217;s Declan Rice and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion&#8217;s Moises Caicedo.<\/p>\n<h2>Arteta Given Green Light to Sign Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Arsenal have cleared Mikel Arteta to break the club\u2019s spending record this summer in a splurge that may exceed \u00a3200 million.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta wants to sign midfielders Declan Rice and Mois\u00e9s Caicedo, who could cost a combined \u00a3170 million<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KjtXjXWw4s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/KjtXjXWw4s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Times Sport (@TimesSport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TimesSport\/status\/1658215685007491072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Why Declan Rice?<\/h3>\n<p>Declan Rice has emerged as one of the Premier League&#8217;s top midfielders, showcasing his talents at West Ham and on the international stage with England. Known for his defensive prowess, the 24-year old possesses exceptional composure, intelligent positioning, and strong tackling abilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/13\/manchester-united-arsenal-pursuit-declan-rice\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United Set to Rival Arsenal in Pursuit of \u00a362K-Per-Week World-Class Star<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the 2022-23 Premier League season, the Hammers&#8217; club captain has showcased his defensive capabilities with impressive numbers. He has recorded an average of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1c7012b8\/Declan-Rice\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2.30 tackles per game, 1.80 interceptions,\u00a0 and 1.57 clearances<\/a>. Furthermore, his passing accuracy stands at an impressive 86% showing that he can operate as more than just a disruptor on the defensive end. The North London club would benefit greatly with a leader like Rice in their ranks.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Moises Caicedo?<\/h3>\n<p>Moises Caicedo is a rising star from Ecuador who has caught the attention of top clubs with his energetic displays and box-to-box style of play. Moreover, his performances have propelled Brighton, who are in the hunt for European football, to sixth place in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/04\/29\/brighton-target-james-milner-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\">\u00a3120K-A-Week \u2018Incredibly Important\u2019 Player Targeted by Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 21-year old midfielder is known for his ability to break up plays and also provide cover for his defensive counterparts when needed. He ranks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\/stats\/top\/players\/total_tackle\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">second in the league for tackles made<\/a>, while having an impressive 6.31 progressive passes made per 90. He also fits the profile of the young players Arteta has signed in recent transfer windows.<\/p>\n<h3>The Gunners\u2019 Focus On Adding More Depth to the Squad<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s pursuit of midfield reinforcements comes as no surprise, especially with the uncertainty surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2023\/may\/16\/granit-xhaka-arsenal-exit-bayer-leverkusen\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Granit Xhaka&#8217;s future<\/a> and Thomas Partey&#8217;s recurring injury concerns. The Swiss international has been linked with a move to Bayer Leverkusen, potentially leaving a void in midfield. Meanwhile, Partey&#8217;s persistent fitness issues have hampered his ability to make a consistent impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/12\/arsenal-set-to-announce-new-aaron-ramsdale-contract\/\" target=\"_self\">Agreement Reached: Arsenal Set to Confirm New Contract for \u2018Exceptional\u2019 Star<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen if the Gunners pull the trigger on these midfield moves. It would undoubtedly be a big step in their quest for a league title if they were to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<br \/>\n<a id=\"ay_zuU3wS9hBLf_YHMW_Zw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1247746114\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ay_zuU3wS9hBLf_YHMW_Zw',sig:'12ELcigQBQA_LxlKE6I6vhxjOxTxlkGxlPgjUxLQxZA=',w:'594px',h:'408px',items:'1247746114',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal are set to embark on an ambitious summer spending spree, with manager Mikel Arteta given the green light to break the club&#8217;s transfer record, according to The Time&#8217;s Gary Jacob. 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