Arsenal have been handed a boost in their transfer approach for Declan Rice as West Ham appear to have found a replacement for their captain. The 24-year-old is expected to leave the Hammers in the coming weeks of the summer transfer window, with just two-years remaining on his contract.
Having earned European glory in the final game of his domestic season, it could be a fitting send off for the midfielder, with chairman David Sullivan admitting that an exit is likely. Plenty of teams have been linked with a switch for the England international, who is expected to fetch over £100million.
football.london understands that a move for Rice is the top priority of Arsenal this summer, though the north London outfit won't be drawn into a bidding war. An initial offer worth a total £80million was submitted and subsequently turned down by West Ham, with expectations surrounding another bid soon.
