Arsenal will be hoping to complete their major transfer business early into the summer window with the exact date Declan Rice negotiations can begin now known. The West Ham captain is the priority target for the Gunners this summer, football.london understands and a move to Emirates Stadium is firmly on the cards.
The 24-year-old's valuation has been heavily discussed in the lead-up to the summer and with West Ham's Premier League status virtually secured, both parties look to now know their starting point. According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are putting together an offer worth a club-record £92million for Rice, while West Ham are said to want "Jude Bellingham money" for their captain with an asking price of £120million.
If a sale is sanctioned it is unlikely either of those figures will be the final sum but it is a starting point. Rice's recent performances are sure to only benefit the Hammers as he has upped his game in the final few months of the campaign, including an assured display on Thursday evening to help West Ham reach the Europa Conference League final.
