Arsenal are set to bolster Mikel Arteta's squad this summer with a number of new signings heading to the Emirates Stadium. football.london reported in January that the Gunners are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
Rice will have one year left on his current deal at the London Stadium this summer and is expected to leave the Hammers. The England international has publicly expressed a desire to play for a team that challenges for trophies consistently and competes in the UEFA Champions League.
London rivals Chelsea are also interested in the 24-year-old, football.london understands. West Ham are thought to demand a fee in the region of £100million for Rice, but given the player's desire to leave and his contract situation at the club - an upfront fee of £70million including potential add-ons could secure his signature.
