Manchester United have devised a plan that could see them land West Ham star Declan Rice before Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window. The two sides have been heavily linked with a switch for the Hammers captain, who enters the final year of his contract.
football.london understands that Declan Rice is a top priority for Arsenal this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to revamp his own midfield ranks. A whole host of other midfielders have also been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, including the likes of Moises Caicedo, Mason Mount and Ilkay Gundogan.
Those deals are expected to be pursued following an exit for Granit Xhaka, who seems set to leave Arsenal after seven-years at the club. Bayer Leverkusen are heavily linked with a switch as the Switzerland international all but confirmed his farewell in the final game of the season against Wolves, where he scored a brace in front of a grateful Emirates Stadium atmosphere.
