Arsenal have made significant steps towards securing a transfer for Declan Rice in the past few days as recent reports claim that talks over personal terms have advanced. The 24-year-old is set to leave West Ham this summer as he reaches the final two-years remaining on his contract.
A Europa Conference League victory may well see out his time as Hammers captain, with chairman David Sullivan admitting that a move is likely. football.london understands that Rice is a priority target for the Gunners this summer as they look to bolster their midfield ranks.
However, the side won't be drawn into a bidding war for the England international's signature and will back out if they are priced out of a deal. Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been heavily linked with a swoop, but a report from the Athletic states that Manchester City are interested in Rice too.
