Arsenal signed Declan Rice for £105 million from West Ham, and his transition was smooth with a full pre-season

Rice, 24, shone, winning Player of the Month and scoring against Manchester United.

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Mikel Arteta praised Rice's quick adaptation to Arsenal's playing style

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Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal's previous record player at £72 million, had his contract terminated.

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Arteta appreciated Pepe's efforts, calling the move beneficial for both parties.

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Bukayo Saka trained normally, alleviating injury concerns.

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Arsenal aims to extend captain Martin Odegaard's contract beyond 2025.

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Declan Rice's smooth Arsenal transition and Nicolas Pepe's departure marked key moments.

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Arsenal remains focused on securing its core players for a competitive future.

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A Historic season by Cooper Kupp - have a look

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