The Declan Rice transfer saga appears to be nearing an end as Arsenal close in on landing their top midfield target this summer. The Gunners made the West Ham captain their top priority in the market as part of a rebuild to their central ranks, but saw their first two offers - £80million and £90million respectively - rejected.
Manchester City entered the battle, firming up their interest with a first offer that was also rejected by the Hammers, but the two teams were closing in on the reported £100million valuation. football.london understands that Arsenal made a club-record bid for Rice on Tuesday, with other reports claiming it reached £105million.
It is believed that there has been an agreement in principle over the figure stated, with finer details on installments still to be negotiated. City have backed out of the race as a result and reports also claim that a medical has been approved by the Hammers to complete a deal swiftly.
