West Ham captain Declan Rice has emerged as a priority player to pursue in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Gunners are looking to reinforce Mikel Arteta's midfield options ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and Rice is seen as the perfect addition.
Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have been stalwarts for Arsenal this season, helping the north London outfit lead the way at the top of the Premier League. Arteta's change in tactics to give Xhaka more freedom in attack with Partey holding has transformed the Gunners into becoming the best team in the division this term.
Rice has publicly admitted in the past that he wants to play Champions League football and challenge for the top honours in club football. The England international has been heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge after being let go from the Chelsea academy at a young age, but now it seems Arsenal are in pole position to sign the 24-year-old this summer.
