If Arteta is able to sign the duo of Caicedo and Rice to beef up and strength their midfield honestly the team will be very formidable next season with Jorginho and Lokonga as back up while Xhaka and Partey are released or sold to other clubs, of course the team attack is very sharp and probably one or two new signings in their defence and attack is enough because the team abysmal performance performances towards the end of the season can be attributed to lack of qualities in their midfield particularly Thomas Partey who is prone to mistakes and injury and partly due to the absence of Saliba at their central defence which I believe Arteta will address in the upcoming season.
Rice is currently in talks, we will find out soon if both parties have found an agreement. but so far, I have not received any continuation regarding Diclan Rice. that is why it is not certain that Xhaka will leave for Leverkusen if Arsenal have not yet found a potential replacement. Lokonga is an unstable player, that's why he tends to be rarely played. I think if anyone is interested in his services, Arsenal can let him go. Caicedo, rumors are that Arsenal are still interested in recruiting Moises Caicedo, the Gunners will reportedly make an offer to recruit him to the Emirates Stadium. but I'm not sure, regarding this rumor because several other sources also say that Chelsea are also interested in him.
Partey, I think Arsenal still need him either as a midfielder or he can be rotated into a defender. after all, he is one experienced player. except, if Gundohan is successfully recruited by Arsenal. because after all, Arsenal still need players who are very mature in terms of play, experience, not all young players.
Other rumors, Arsenal are reportedly interested in Joao Cancelo. well, if City let him go at a cheap price, there's nothing wrong with recruiting this player from Portugal. but I'm also not sure, if this rumor is true.
By the way, I hope that as fans of The Gunner, Arteta and Edu don't make the mistake of signing a newcomer.