Arsenal are ramping up their summer transfer business as Mikel Arteta plans to bolster his squad ahead of next season. football.london understands the Gunners are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice with reports stating Edu is preparing to submit a £100million offer for the 24-year-old.
Now, Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has revealed that West Ham are ready to accept Arsenal's offer. Plettenberg tweeted on Tuesday morning: "Arsenal is preparing a final bid of more than €100m plus bonus payments - West Ham is willing to say YES."
The talented midfielder will be into the final year of his contract at the London Stadium come the end of June, albeit the Hammers do have the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months. But the Gunners are leading the race to sign the England international, despite interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Chelsea.
