Former Manchester United stars Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand have agreed in their verdict of Declan Rice. Arsenal are set to prioritise a move for the West Ham captain in the summer transfer window, football.london understands.
For a long time it seemed inevitable that Rice's next club would be Chelsea, where he spent his formative years before being released aged just 14, but there have been some indications recently that it is in fact Arsenal who are now the favourites to land his signature. The 24-year-old will have just 12 months left on his current deal with West Ham at the end of the season and has so far refused every approach over signing a renewal.
Rice is said to favour a move that would see him stay in London, but United are hoping to offer him a huge financial package and outbid their rivals in an effort to see him partner up alongside Casemiro in Erik ten Hag's midfield. The England international has expressed a desire to play for a club that competes for trophies and features in the Champions League regularly, putting Arsenal and United in pole position to secure his signature this summer.
