Manchester City are 'preparing' to make a formal offer for West Ham United and England midfielder Declan Rice.
That is according to a report by ESPN, who claim that City are ready to rival Arsenal for his signature by making an official bid. City are understood to have identified Rice as a potential target this summer and have been exploring the prospect of attempting to lure him to the Etihad Stadium.
The 24-year-old, who started England's 7-0 win over North Macedonia on Monday at Old Trafford, is widely expected to leave West Ham this summer after going from strength to strength over the last few seasons. Arsenal have made him their top midfield target and have already seen two bids for his signature rejected, including a club-record offer.