Arsenal are ready to break their own club record transfer fee if it means landing Declan Rice's signature this summer.
The West Ham captain is thought to be Mikel Arteta's priority target in the upcoming transfer window, but securing the services of one of England's most talented midfielders is easier said than done. The Hammers have had a far from stellar season, with Rice one of the few shining lights of their campaign.
Arteta is keen on strengthening Arsenal's midfield amid reports that Granit Xhaka's time in north London could be nearing its end as interest from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen continues to linger. Rice has been identified as the ideal replacement by those at the top of the Gunners hierarchy.
