Former Chelsea midfielder Denis Zakaria has emerged as a potential option to replace Declan Rice at West Ham with Arsenal and Manchester City locked in a transfer battle for the 24-year-old. The Hammers have set an asking price of £100million for Rice after already rejecting two bids from the Gunners.
Arsenal's latest offer included an upfront fee of £75million plus £15million in add-ons. City entered the race on Monday night after submitting a proposal including an £80million fee plus £10million in add-ons, football.london understands.
The Hammers have now rejected City's bid with the race to sign Rice still open, football.london understands. The England international is thought to be settled in London and prefer a move to the Emirates Stadium - despite interest from the Premier League champions.
