Newcastle have West Ham captain Declan Rice on their radar ahead of the summer transfer window and could rival Arsenal for his signature. The Hammers are said to be hoping for a fee in the region of £100million for the England international despite his current deal being set to expire in 2024.
football.london reported in January that the Gunners are prioritising a move for Rice ahead of next season as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta's options in midfield. The 24-year-old impressed against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon and he is said to be 'excited' about a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium.
Rice look destined to sign for Chelsea in recent years after he was let go by the Blues at a young age. However, the north Londoners are now frontrunners to sign the West Ham star this summer despite competition from the Magpies - who will be able to to compete financially following their Saudi Arabian takeover.
