Manchester City will make an official offer for Declan Rice, football.london understands. The England international is the priority midfield target for Arsenal who have had two bids rejected for the 24-year-old so far.
Arsenal have worked for some time behind-the-scenes but have failed, so far, to agree on a fee with West Ham United that they were willing to accept and it has left the door open for a hijack again. Man City are indeed very keen on Rice, as they have been for many years in fact.
The Gunners have shown a willingness to get the deal done, and despite previously hoping Rice’s preference of a move to north London would allow them to secure him for below a triple-million-pound figure, City’s interest is likely to force their hand.
