Arsenal have been handed a further reason to complete the £100million signing of West Ham star Declan Rice. The England international is at the top of Mikel Arteta's transfer list this summer ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The Gunners have been tracking the 24-year-old for some time since Rice admitted his desire to play in the UEFA Champions League. football.london understands an opening bid, worth £80million across six years with a potential £10million in add-ons, has already been rejected by the Hammers with a fee closer to £100million expected to be the amount to sanction a deal.
Despite interest from Manchester City, Arsenal are due to return with an improved offer for Rice. Sporting director Edu Gaspar is keen to avoid a bidding war and is hoping to conclude the deal sooner rather than later.
