Mark Goldbridge names the two players Arsenal need to sign to make Premier League title race 'very interesting'

Mark Goldbridge has named the two players Arsenal need to sign this summer to make the Premier League title race 'very interesting' next season.

Arsenal came close to causing a major upset in the season just ended, leading the Premier League for much of the campaign before being pipped to the title by Manchester City.

The experience of Pep Guardiola's side showed in the final weeks of the campaign as they finished five points clear of second-place Arsenal.

City would go on to become only the second team in English football history to win the Treble, with the FA Cup winners beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to be backed in the transfer market this summer to ensure that they are once again challenging for the title next season.

Goldbridge on Arsenal's transfer targets

YouTube presenter and prominent Manchester United supporter Goldbridge believes Arsenal will once again be among the title contenders if they sign two players this summer.

"If Arsenal get [Declan] Rice and [Moises] Caicedo next season becomes very interesting again in the title race," tweeted Goldbridge.

"Although I still think they need an out and out goalscorer to fight with [Gabriel] Jesus."

Arsenal are strong favourites to sign Rice from West Ham this summer.

The Guardian claim Arsenal are closing in a deal for Rice worth more than £100m including add-ons, which would be a club-record fee if paid.

Bayern Munich, Chelsea and United have been linked with Rice but there is said to be 'confidence' at Arsenal that he will move to the Emirates, with talks progressing 'smoothly' with West Ham.

While Rice is their number one target this summer, Arsenal could also make a move for another midfielder – Brighton star Caicedo.

Arsenal had a £70m bid rejected by Brighton for Caicedo in January but are expected to return with another offer this summer.

Football Insider claim the Gunners are in 'pole position' to sign the Ecuador international.

As is the case with Rice, Chelsea and United are also interested in signing Caicedo.

Brighton are said to be resigned to losing Caicedo if a suitable bid arrives this summer, with the player valued at between £70m and £80m.

Topics: Mark Goldbridge, Football, Manchester United, Arsenal, Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo, Transfers, Premier League

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