Arsenal are still said to be the favourites to sign Declan Rice this summer as they look to reinforce their midfield.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Declan Rice of West Ham United reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton FC at London Stadium on January 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Declan Rice of West Ham United reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton FC at London Stadium on January 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal continue to be named as the side most likely to sign Declan Rice this summer despite Chelsea’s reported interest.

According to the latest update, Arsenal would pay Declan Rice £200kpw. The 24-year-old West Ham captain currently earns around £60,000pw.

Speaking to The Athletic’s Handbrake Off podcast earlier this month, Adrian Clarke revealed that Rice has been asking people about Arsenal.

“I can’t reveal my source,” Clarke began.

“But I do know that Declan Rice has been sounding out people connected with Arsenal in regards to, ‘What’s it like there? What’s it really like?’, so that sounds like a positive.”

Rice’s current deal runs until 2024, although the Hammers have an option to extend it until 2025.

Starting with Chelsea as a youngster, Rice moved to West Ham in 2013 when he was just 14.