Mikel Arteta has been given approval for both Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal this summer, with their departures clearing the way for Declan Rice to join the club.
Xhaka has been reported to be leaving since the end of the season, with the Swiss midfielder linked with a move to join Bayer Leverksusen having been an important part of the club's successes during the 2022/23 season. He could now be joined out of the exit door, with the Gunners reported to be willing to consider offers for Partey.
Arsenal are expected to overhaul their midfield this summer, with Declan Rice their main priority as a long-term partner for Martin Odegaard. The latest developments clear the way for extra additions, with Moises Caicedo also a target for the club since a failed £60 million bid in January.
