Arsenal are expected to make their first move for West Ham star Declan Rice in the coming days in the wake of West Ham's Europa Conference League final win over Fiorentina. football.london understands that a bid in the region of £90million is set to be placed on the table amid interest from Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta's allocated budget is expected to be applied to bringing Rice to the Emirates Stadium, but other areas of the squad are in need of reinforcements. The Gunners' defence has been mooted as a position on the club's list to improve, as well as the attacking area.
Arsenal are currently stacked in the forward positions, with two of the Premier League's best wingers in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli enjoying their best individual seasons to date. However, behind the pair, there have been question marks left over the depth off the bench.
