Declan Rice has already made his feelings clear as Arsenal look to complete a £100million transfer for the West Ham captain. Mikel Arteta has identified Rice as his priority target this summer as the Spaniard aims to bolster his midfield.
The Gunners had an initial bid for the 24-year-old rejected after being hopeful of paying a base fee of £80million across the course of six years, with a potential further £10million in add-ons, football.london understands. It is thought that West Ham would like more of the money up front, and that the Europa Conference League champions viewed the add on clauses as unrealistic.
Arsenal are expected to return with an improved £100million bid for Rice, despite interest from other teams. Manchester City have reportedly thrown their hat into the ring for the 24-year-old while Chelsea and Manchester United have shown a desire to sign him. Bayern Munich however, are understood to have cooled their interest.
