Declan Rice: The Hottest Transfer Target of the Season

Arsenal and Manchester City are competing to sign Declan Rice, a 24-year-old midfielder who has played for West Ham for six seasons.

Arsenal has already made two offers for Rice, worth a combined £90m, but West Ham has rejected both and is holding out for £100m.

Manchester City made an initial bid of £90m, which was also rejected, and Arsenal has informed West Ham that it will make a third offer, believed to be within touching distance of West Ham's valuation.

Rice has emerged as a key player for West Ham and England, and has helped West Ham win the Europa Conference League last season.

If Rice leaves West Ham, he is likely to join Arsenal, according to former England player John Barnes.