Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their hopes of eventually signing Declan Rice from West Ham this summer. The Gunners saw a second bid worth £90million - with £75million offered up front and the remaining £15million as add-ons - rejected on Tuesday but the confidence is still there in north London an agreement will be reached.
Alongside Arsenal's pursuit of Rice, there are several other Premier League clubs attempting to make major midfield moves. Chelsea are pushing to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton and are also in the race with Mikel Arteta's side for Southampton man Romeo Lavia.
Liverpool have already signed Alexis Mac Allister from the Seagulls and are also interested in Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone. Although the Gunners are the frontrunners to land Rice's signature, Manchester City and Manchester United are still keeping tabs on his situation, but given their financial power, it is only Man City that the Gunners could really face stiff competition from, however their summer priorities being made clear have given Arsenal a huge boost.
