Arsenal are set for a battle with German giants Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Declan Rice.
The Gunners are understood to have opened talks with West Ham over signing captain Rice, but Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has now identified him to become the catalyst behind his new-look midfield in Munich. The England international, 24, is set to leave West Ham this summer and Arsenal have been the favourites to sign him for weeks.
If Mikel Arteta wants to get his man, though, then not only will it cost the Gunners a club-record fee. It also appears that he'll have to convince Rice to reject Tuchel's advances, with the German coach already planning for his arrival.