On the face of things, Manchester City rivalling Arsenal for the signing of Declan Rice does come as somewhat of a surprise.
With Rodri, Kalvin Phillips and now John Stones following a role change towards the end of the season just gone, the Cityzens are not exactly short of options when it comes to the defensive midfield department and when factoring in they have a deal in place for Mateo Kovacic, it does pose the question as to what the plan would be for the 24-year-old at the Etihad Stadium.
However, when recalling what Pep Guardiola has said about the West Ham United captain and England international, all of a sudden their interest makes a great deal of sense and perhaps it's a reason why Gunners supporters should be concerned with regard to the potential outcome of this transfer saga.
