Arsenal transfer target Declan Rice is "ready" for a move to a big club, according to former Gunners star Gilberto Silva. It comes as the England international continues to be linked with a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium this summer, having impressed in his time with the Hammers.
football.london understands that Declan Rice is a top priority for Arsenal in the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta looking to bolster his midfield ranks. With 12-months remaining on his contract, there may have been some hope of a bargain deal, though recent reports have claimed it will take £120million to prise the midfielder from West Ham.
“We honestly hope he stays,” Moyes said on the future of the 24-year-old last week. “We'd love for him to be a West Ham player but we are aware that might not be the case at the end of the season. So that's one of the scenarios around plans. There are plans that we have Dec here but we're also fully aware there is a good chance we won't have him.”
