The future of Declan Rice has been at the forefront of the summer transfer window in the opening week. Arsenal have seemed favourites to sign the West Ham captain but have already had two bids turned down.
The Gunners reluctance to meet West Ham's £100million valuation of the midfielder has allowed Manchester City to accelerate their interest. football.london understands the treble-winners will make an official offer for the 24-year-old in the coming days.
Rice has been made Mikel Arteta's priority signing for over six months now and is expected to play a big role in the north Londoners' side next season, should he sign. Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are both steering towards an exit this summer meaning Arsenal will require reinforcements in the middle of the park.
