 Emmanuel Petit has named the signing that would transform Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League season. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Arsenal and Chelsea endured mixed seasons last year, with the Gunners challenging for the title and the Blues slipping into the bottom-half of the table. Mikel Arteta has welcomed England midfielder Declan Rice, Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber and Germany star Kai Havertz to his squad at the Emirates Stadium this summer. Chelsea, meanwhile, have bolstered new manager Mauricio Pochettino's squad with the signings of Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Kendry Paez. Despite productive starts to the summer transfer window, both Arsenal and Chelsea are keen to bring in more players before the start of the new season. Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya and Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, while Chelsea are looking at Brighton shot-stopper Robert Sanchez and Monaco defender Axel Disasi. But Petit, who played for Arsenal and Chelsea, believes his former clubs should do everything they can to secure the signature of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer. Brighton star Moises Caicedo (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have already made three unsuccessful bids for the Ecuador international, who was the subject of several offers from Arsenal in January. 'Arsenal have analysed really well what was missing in the team,' Petit told 888sport. 'They had to factor in too those who left at the end of last season. 'Mikel Arteta and his staff know exactly what they want on the pitch, both individually and collectively, and they have chosen the right profile for every position. 'To me, it looks like Arsenal players are living well. They are together and there are no stories. They have smiles on their faces. 'So the faster Declan Rice and the other new players fit into this system,){kind=link}
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Emmanuel Petit has named the signing that would transform Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League season.
Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis
Arsenal and Chelsea endured mixed seasons last year, with the Gunners challenging for the title and the Blues slipping into the bottom-half of the table.
Mikel Arteta has welcomed England midfielder Declan Rice, Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber and Germany star Kai Havertz to his squad at the Emirates Stadium this summer.