Mikel Arteta has been urged to convince Declan Rice to join Arsenal after Manchester City entered the race to sign the England midfielder.
For months, West Ham's captain has been widely touted for a move to the Emirates, with owner David Sullivan admitting that the Europa Conference League final was the last game for Rice in claret and blue. But getting the deal over the line has proved problematic, with the Gunners having had two bids rejected.
And now a serious rival has emerged in the race to sign the 24-year-old. Manchester City have come into the picture following the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, and are reportedly prepared to meet the £100 million asking price that Arsenal have thus far fallen short of.