Arsenal are keen to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice this summer, football.london understands.
Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his midfield options at the end of the current campaign and Rice remains the Spaniard's priority target. London rivals Chelsea are also interested in the England international, football.london understands but the Blues won't be in the UEFA Champions League next season, a competition that the player has previously admitted he wants to play in sooner rather than later.
After West Ham defeated Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday afternoon, Gunners icon Ian Wright admitted that he was a big fan of the 24-year-old, telling him, via Premier League productions: "I love you Declan." Rice reciprocated Wright's sentiment, replying with: "I love you too, Wrighty. See you later mate."
