Declan Rice's agent did not meet with Bayern Munich representatives as rumours surrounding the West Ham United captain's future continue, according to reports.
Writing on Twitter, German transfer guru Christian Falk said: "It is NOT TRUE (red X emoji) that the Agent of @_DeclanRice met the bosses of @FCBayern for negotiations last week @WestHam @Arsenal @ChelseaFC." This will come as a boost to both Arsenal and Chelsea, who are both interested in signing Rice this summer, football.london understands.
The Gunners are keen to strengthen their midfield options at the end of the current campaign and football.london understands that the 24-year-old is Mikel Arteta's priority in this department. The Blues are also huge admirers of Rice, although the Evening Standard have since reported that there is 'optimism' at the Emirates Stadium that the north Londoners will win the race to sign the midfielder.
