Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Declan Rice and are ready to open talks with West Ham over landing the signature of their captain for a club record fee of £90m.
Those at the top of the Gunners hierarchy have given manager Mikel Arteta the green light to spend big this summer as Arsenal prepare for their return to the Champions League. Next term will be the first time the club have been among the European elite since the 2016-17 campaign.
As a result, Arteta wants to seriously strengthen his squad and ensure they are capable of fighting with the best sides across the continent. Rice has been identified as one player who could help transform Arsenal's fortunes.
