This week could see some developments with regard to Arsenal's pursuit of West Ham United captain Declan Rice, especially as the summer transfer window officially opens on Wednesday.
The midfielder, as football.london understands, is Mikel Arteta's priority signing this summer as the Spanish tactician looks to bolster his first-team squad in the hope of mounting another Premier League title challenge next season as well as giving a good account of themselves in the Champions League.
With Granit Xhaka expected to return to Germany and join Bayer Leverkusen in a £13m deal, Rice can act as the Switzerland international's automatic replacement in an advanced midfield role. Alternatively, he can operate in front of the back four thus providing competition for Thomas Partey and Jorginho should he sign.
