Arsenal at the front of the queue for Declan Rice during the summer window

The Gunners have reportedly identified Declan Rice as their priority summer target.

CBS reporter Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT, Arsenal will be ‘at the front of the queue’ for Declan Rice during the summer transfer window. Declan Rice is Arsenal’s main priority.

The Gunners are fighting for the Premier League trophy this time and if they win, it will be the first title since 2004.

The West Ham star is heavily linked with the North London club. Fabrizio Romano confirmed to CaughtOffside that he has an excellent chance of leaving the Hammers in the summer transfer window.

Mikel Arteta reinforced his midfield with the signing of Jorginho during the winter window, but at the age of 31, the Italian isn’t a long-term solution.

The Times recently added that Arsenal were confident of beating Chelsea to the signing of Rice. The Gunners have reportedly identified Rice as their priority summer target.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs said: “Suitors have always felt, regardless of what West Ham may be putting out there, that they can get Rice for at the lowest end £70m, and perhaps more realistically £75m to £80m, which would be excellent value based on the current market.

“If a deal can be done at that number, then both Arsenal and Chelsea and other suitors will believe that they’ve got themselves a really strong deal.

“So, Rice is going to be in demand and Arsenal are going to be one of the clubs right at the front of the queue, trying very hard and aggressively to get him.”

The 24-year-old ranks well for defensive stats as well as passing shows why he’s attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in England.

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