West Ham chairman David Sullivan has confirmed that Declan Rice "has to" have played his last game for the club ahead of the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old continues to be linked with a move away from the Hammers, with two-years remaining on his contract.
Arsenal are one of the sides that have been heavily linked, as football.london understands that Rice has been made a top priority for the Gunners. While the midfielder is a key target, the side won't be drawn into a bidding war with other teams, as seen with sagas surrounding Mykhailo Mudryk and Lisandro Martinez.
That could end up being a factor if Manchester United and Bayern Munich act on their interest, with the midfielder reported to be on their radar too. For Mikel Arteta though, it could be the perfect chance to revamp his central ranks to make another push for the Premier League title.
