Arsenal's pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has dominated headlines during the first few weeks of the summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta's side saw two bids for their priority target rejected by the Hammers, the most recent of which was worth £75million, with an additional £15million in add-ons. Premier League champions Manchester City then entered the fray on Monday evening with an offer of their own.
football.london understands the Citizens' offer was £80million guaranteed with an additional £10million in add-ons, one that was also rebuffed by West Ham. City's offer included more money upfront compared to the Gunners' whilst also paying in fewer instalments.