Arsenal risk the possibility of losing out on Declan Rice this summer if they pursue a move for Ilkay Gundogan first in the transfer window. It comes as the Gunners look to revamp their midfield ranks in the coming months, with a whole host of players linked with a switch.
Amongst the most prominent names is Rice, who football.london understands is a top priority for the summer transfer window. A move for the 24-year-old has ramped up in recent days as football.london also understands that an opening bid worth a total of £80million was tabled.
West Ham rejected the bid, which was structured as £70million with £10million in add-ons, holding out for a higher fee for their captain. Reports elsewhere have also claimed that the Gunners are making progress in agreeing personal terms with Rice, moving the deal even closer.
