With no Declan Rice to bail them out, Hammers may regret lack of spending

It was no secret that Declan Rice was going to leave West Ham this summer. They had ample time to

prepare for their captain’s move to Arsenal. Replacements should have been lined up and a scramble to

secure vital additions in central midfield before the season avoided.

Jurgen Klopp fires clear Arsenal transfer warning as perfect Folarin Balogun decision made

Arsenal transfer news: The latest media briefing from the Emirates Stadium with reaction to stories on Liverpool,

Romeo Lavia and Folarin Balogun.

The transfer window is full of conflicting goals this summer as teams from across the world battle to sign some of the

best players out there. Arsenal have so far had a relatively stress free time of it.

Declan Rice came in with little obstacle despite a late attempt from Manchester City to disrupt the deal. Their early

courting of the player helped them become clear frontrunners and not even some delays following an agreement

could stop them reaching a club record deal

Jurrien Timber was sown up quickly and Kai Havertz emerged as a target and was holding a shirt shortly after as

well. It has been a breeze so far this summer but things now look set to change.

Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that Liverpool are keen to add midfielders to their squad after a firesale of players.

James Milner was the first to leave but in recent weeks the number has grown with Jordan Henderson moving to

Saudi Arabia and Fabinho also still in the mix to join him.