Arsenal are keen to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice this summer, football.london understands.
Mikel Arteta's side, who currently sit on top of the Premier League table, are one of the youngest sides in Europe's top five leagues, with stars Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba all 21 or 22 years old. However, one area where the Gunners aren't quite as youthful is in midfield.
Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey, Jorginho and Mohamed Elneny are all 29 or older, with Arteta intent on refreshing his options in the centre of the park at the end of the current campaign. The Spaniard's priority in this department is Hammers' star Rice and football.london understands that there is optimism a deal can be done despite interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.
