Arsenal will look to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window to bolster Mikel Arteta's option for next season.
football.london understands that West Ham and England star Declan Rice has been made the priority target by sporting director Edu Gaspar. Despite David Moyes claiming the midfielder would cost a British record, Rice could come at a cheaper price with his contract expiring in 2024.
Alternatives have been identified throughout the 2022/23 season, with Chelsea's Mason Mount the latest name to be linked. Now, reports from Portugal have claimed the Gunners 'like' Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte.