Arsenal could seal a deal with West Ham over a move for Declan Rice as soon as this week, with a meeting handing them an ideal opportunity. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a switch for the West Ham midfielder, who looks set for an exit with just two-years remaining on his contract.
football.london understands that Rice remains a top priority for the north London outfit in the coming weeks, with hopes of bolstering the midfield options at the club. Arsenal won't be drawn into a bidding war though, as seen when they've previously backed out of deals for Lisandro Martinez and Mykhailo Mudryk.
They face some stern competition for the 24-year-old this summer though, with Manchester United and Bayern Munich also heavily linked with a switch. The Gunners were reported to be making an opening bid soon after the Europa Conference League final, which the Hammers were involved in.
