Arsenal have been handed a huge boost towards signing Declan Rice this summer, with Chelsea seemingly out of the race. The 24-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with an exit from the London Stadium for a while now as he continues to impress for West Ham.
Despite the arrival of Jorginho, football.london understand that the Gunners still hold a strong interest in Rice. It's also understood that the Hammers captain remains a key target for Chelsea, where he spent his early years alongside Mason Mount in the academy before he was eventually released at the age of 14.
Rice sees his contract with the east Londoners expire at the end of next season, but it's said that West Ham have the option to extend his stay by a further year. However, the England international has previously voiced his ambition to play in the Champions League and, with David Moyes' side now only capable of securing a Europa League place, a switch could be on the cards.
