Arteta addresses Arsenal curiosity Rice and Havertz for first time
West Ham captain Rice is the Gunners No1 summer time goal, with a deal reportedly being labored on since late final yr, and the membership have had two bids rejected, the final totalling £90million, to go away the door open for Treble winners Manchester City to make their transfer
While there are doubts over Rice’s vacation spot, Chelsea ahead Havertz is extensively anticipated to maneuver throughout the capital in a deal price round £65m.
With Arteta launched into yet one more big-spending summer time – few managers have been backed as strongly since his appointment – the boss was questioned by Spanish each day Marca in regards to the two gamers.
Asked about Rice, Arteta merely replied: “I can’t talk about players who are not in the club. I prefer not to say anything.”
Asked if the identical mantra applies to the Havertz deal, Arteta barely modified his tune.
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“Talent comes at a price, and at Arsenal we are always interested in youngsters with experience,” he mentioned.
“I repeat, I’m not talking about players from other clubs, but in the case of Kai he has already shown a lot, including [winning] a Champions League. He is a talented player, versatile and only 24 years old.”