Declan Rice

Arsenal could have a new-look midfield next season with the north Londoners linked with a club-record deal to sign Declan Rice.The West Ham skipper is.

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Latest Arsenal news takes a closer look at what the potential arrival of Declan Rice at the end of the season will mean for the Gunners in the summer ...

As none will meet the criteria for an under-21 player, they must be registered in the 25-man squad in order to feature in the Premier League next season. Matt Smith has also been named despite no official promotion thus taking the total to seven. [Aside from Mari who will complete a permanent transfer to Monza provided they avoid relegation in Serie A](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/pablo-mari-monza-edu-arsenal-24727622), decisions have to be made regarding the other loanees and any Arsenal players surplus to requirements as Premier League rules effectively guarantee at least eight departures in the summer one way or another whether Rice signs or not. [if still at the club of course amid ongoing contract negotiations](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/william-saliba-arsenal-contract-tottenham-25987424) - must be registered in the 25-man Premier League squad for next season. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) believe that their status as Premier League leaders puts them in a strong position to win the race - [ although in keeping with the club's transfer policy they won't overpay](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-chelsea-mudryk-transfer-hijack-25980356). [According to The Times](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-declan-rice-transfer-edu-25992515), the England international is expected to depart the London Stadium at the end of the season as he's been unwilling to sign an extension to his contract which expires in 2024 - with an option to extend for a further year - and could cost in the region of £80m.

Piers Morgan has made a personal plea for West Ham captain Declan Rice to join Arsenal, claiming the England international would fit 'absolutely perfectly' ...

'If Arsenal want to win the League this season, we can't faff around for weeks on key targets and then get outflanked/outbid at the last minute. Arsenal, barring a total capitulation of their season, will regain their Champions League status. 'I'm irrationally annoyed about this Mudryk fiasco. Come and be loved.' 'How can this be happening? Piers Morgan has issued a plea for Rice to complete a move from the Hammers to Arsenal

England star a major target this summer despite interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.

Arsenal have became favourites in the race for Declan Rice in the last couple of weeks. The West Ham midfielder looks increasingly likely to join the ...

Rice is now much more likely to join Arsenal than Chelsea. The fee reported is around £80million. [Report: Chelsea Remain Very Interested In Vitor Roque](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-remain-very-interested-in-vitor-roque) [Report: Chelsea Continue Talks With PSV For Noni Madueke](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-continue-talks-with-psv-for-noni-madueke) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Bid For Moises Caicedo This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-bid-for-moises-caicedo-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Could Try Again For Leandro Trossard](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-could-try-again-for-leandro-trossard) [Report: Chelsea Still Want A Midfielder In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-still-want-a-midfielder-in-january) [Report: Chelsea Target Marcus Thuram Will Cost £10million](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-marcus-thuram-will-cost-10million) [BREAKING: Chelsea Reach Agreement To Sign Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-reach-agreement-to-sign-mykhailo-mudryk) [Report: Chelsea In Talks With PSV For Noni Madueke](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-in-talks-with-psv-for-noni-madueke) [Nizaar Kinsella,](https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella) Arsenal have moved into the lead in the race to sign Declan Rice in the summer. Arsenal have moved into the lead and are expected to land Rice in the summer. [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mykhaylo-mudryk/profil/spieler/537860) to Chelsea in the manner that they did last week, but they could return the favour in the summer when it comes to [ Declan Rice.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/profil/spieler/357662)

Arsenal fan and broadcaster Piers Morgan has spoken to Declan Rice on social media and hopes to convince the £80m England midfielder to join the Gunners ...

The [Gunners have made Rice their top transfer target](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-declan-rice-transfer-chelsea-28969953) ahead of the summer transfer window, and they are growing increasingly confident they can beat their rivals to his signature. Rice is being targeted in an £80million move for the summer, when he'll just have two years remaining on his West Ham deal. I think he’s exactly what we need. Come to the Emirates. “I love Declan Rice. Come and be loved!"

Hello, Arsenal fan. Still seething after the whole Mykhaylo Mudryk saga? Worried that the club might not sign the extra forward option they need to sustain ...

Rice is blessed with eight lungs and is impossible to slow down when he embarks on a driving run from midfield. The already-matured midfielder is a remarkable footballer who has borderline put West Ham on his back during their most successful spell of the Premier League era. The Hammers have accepted their skipper will depart at the end of the season, but Chelsea and Manchester United are also believed to be in the running.