Mikel Arteta has made it clear to his Arsenal board that he wants to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice, regardless of whether the Gunners land Brighton's ...
[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Rice was a top summer target](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/declan-rice-favours-arsenal-transfer-over-chelsea-for-one-key-reason-18144624/) for Arsenal. [Southampton boss Nathan Jones denies claims Che Adams is to be sold to Everton](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/southampton-boss-jones-denies-claims-adams-is-to-be-sold-to-everton-18190549/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [they’ve had two bids rejected by the Seagulls](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/arsenal-to-submit-third-offer-for-moises-caicedo-after-70m-bid-is-rejected-by-brighton-18190578/), who remain keen to keep the midfielder. [West Ham](https://metro.co.uk/tag/west-ham-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) captain [Declan Rice](https://metro.co.uk/tag/declan-rice/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2), regardless of whether the Gunners land Brighton’s [Moises Caicedo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/moises-caicedo/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3) or not.
Arsenal have a “very serious” interest in West Ham star Declan Rice and will move in the summer transfer window, Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.
[football news](https://www.givemesport.com/football) and rumours right here. He said: “The Declan Rice interest is very serious, I’m told. If they can manage to convince him to join in the summer it would lay down a marker that Arsenal mean serious business, and are willing to spend big to stay near the top of the table for the years to come. Now, Jones has indicated that Arsenal’s interest in the Hammers talisman is very much genuine, and that they will indeed make a push for him in the months to come. While the Gunners managed to get the midfielder they desperately wanted in this closing week of the January transfer window in Italy international Jorginho, it appears they do have a longer-term interest in Rice, and are set to act on it come the summer. [Arsenal](https://www.givemesport.com/arsenal) have a “very serious” interest in West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and will make an attempt to sign him in the summer transfer window, journalist [Dean Jones](https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) has told GIVEMESPORT.
West Ham will not stand in the way of Declan Rice joining a Champions League giant in the summer if their asking price is met.
The club has a rich history and a culture of success, and Rice would be an important part of that history. With a strong multicultural community and a thriving arts and culture scene, London would be an ideal place for Rice to develop both on and off the pitch.’ Rice would have a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players and would be able to develop under his guidance.
The race for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is heating up as Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all reportedly ...
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is said to be a big admirer of Rice and sees him as a player who can improve the current Liverpool side. The interest from top English clubs is a testament to Rice’s quality and potential. He has been a standout performer in the heart of their midfield.
Dharmesh Sheth has claimed Arsenal will be "in" for Declan Rice in the summer as speculation continues to grow over the West Ham captain.
He’s invaluable to West Ham, but ultimately every player has their price, and if he isn’t going to sign a new deal, keeping an unhappy player wouldn’t be the smartest move. The England international is destined to be playing Champions League football and a move to Arsenal does seem to be a good one for the 24-year-old. His contract is running down and it’s clear a bid from one of the Premier League’s big six will soon arrive.
Arsenal was lucky in terms of the January transfer window. They were willing to spend a lot of money, but these expensive deals fell through.
According to the Guardian, Mikel Arteta has already decided who he wants for the summer. According to the publication, Arteta wants to sign Declan Rice from West Ham, something Chelsea and Manchester United have failed to do. [Arsenal fans may be disappointed](https://www.justarsenal.com/thats-it-arsenal-fans-no-more-signings-to-see-here-including-caicedo/330391) that, despite the club’s willingness to spend big on top targets Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo, they did not get the pair.
Arsenal's focus is on West Ham United star Declan Rice after they missed out on signing Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.
They are in a great position to go all the way, and Jorginho could help them do that. Brighton turned down both offers without any hesitation and made it clear to Arsenal that Caicedo was not for sale. The Gunners went into transfer deadline day looking for a new central midfielder.
Arsenal have a plan in place to sign Declan Rice in the summer, with the Gunners missing out on Moises Caicedo in January.
With a reported asking price of £100m, the England international would be quite the statement signing for Arsenal given how sought-after the West Ham midfielder is. And as a result, signing more than just Rice has to be considered. [Declan Rice](/en-gb/topic/declan-rice/) in the summer, with the Gunners missing out on their top midfield target, Moises Caicedo, in January.