Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger has been proven right after predicting Declan Rice would be a future star after watching him play at as a 16-year-old. The Gunners are prioritising a move for the England international this summer - eight years after Wenger saw Rice play for West Ham Under-18s.
Arsenal are preparing an initial offer worth in the region of £100million - including achievable add-ons - as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his midfield options. football.london understands that Granit Xhaka is expected to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer with the Switzerland international lining up a £13million move to Bayer Leverkusen.
Xhaka's exit is likely to be confirmed once the Gunners sign a replacement, with talks underway with West Ham regarding a deal to sign Rice. Hammers' chairman David Sullivan revealed that the 24-year-old will be sold this summer just 12 hours after Rice lifted the Europa Conference League trophy in Prague.
