It's the transfer saga that could yet define Arsenal's summer, and now manager Mikel Arteta has made a telling statement over the club's pursuit of Declan Rice.
The West Ham captain has been the Spaniard's primary target this summer, but getting a deal over the line has proved anything but simple. The Gunners have had two big-money bids rejected, with their London rivals demanding a fee in the region of £100million.
And another huge obstacle is looming. Treble winners Manchester City have also entered the race to sign the England international, and with their financial power, are unlikely to be deterred by a three-figure fee as they seek to replace captain Ilkay Gundogan.
