Declan Rice is interested in a move to Arsenal as well, so it suits all parties if a deal can be agreed.
Arsenal are planning to sign West Ham United star Declan Rice in the summer and they might hold the charge in this deal as the player himself looks interested in the move to Emirates, journalist Pete O’Rourke has told GiveMeSport.
Arsenal are getting stronger with every game as they are on the top of the table. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu are already putting plans in place ahead of the transfer window reopening in the summer.
As per the reports of Football Insider, the Gunners are in pole position to land Rice after entering sustained discussions with his representatives over a potential move.
The report adds the current league leaders are attempting to steal a march on their rivals by reaching an agreement ahead of the season’s climax.
O’Rourke feels that Arteta is a huge admirer of Rice, who is open to completing a switch to Arsenal when the transfer window reopens.
O’Rourke told GiveMeSport: “Ideally, I think they would like to sign Declan Rice. They see him as a great fit for their squad and Mikel Arteta is a big fan of him.
“Declan Rice is interested in a move to Arsenal as well, so it suits all parties if a deal can be agreed.
“It will probably be a transfer saga in the summer, with West Ham trying to get as much money as they can for Declan Rice, but Arsenal will be right in there for the England midfielder.”
The 24-year-old has made 191 appearances in the Premier League and Arsenal should do all they can to strike a deal in the summer.
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