Arsenal's strong relations with West Ham United put them in an excellent position when it comes to trying to sign Declan Rice this summer, according to transfer guru David Ornstein.
Rice is the north Londoners' priority target for the summer transfer window, football.london understands. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his midfield options and close the gap between his side and Premier League champions Manchester City, who clinched the title over the weekend after Arsenal were defeated 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.
However, they are set to face significant competition for Rice, with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all mooted as potential destinations for the 24-year-old. But Ornstein has now reported that the Hammers, who are said to have solid relations with Arsenal, will let their captain leave if the price is right.
