BREAKING! Arsenal leading race to sign €80m-rated Premier League midfielder

Declan Rice would prefer a move to Arsenal over Chelsea. The Gunners have been in exceptional form this campaign, and they are well-placed to win the PL title. If that happens, they would secure Champions League qualification as well, and England international wants to join a club in the premier European tournament.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have had a dismal season so far, and the Blues will need a major slice of luck in order to secure European football next campaign let alone the UCL. It will be interesting to see if the Gunners can agree on a deal with Rice.

Declan has established himself as one of the best youngsters in the PL. And he could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for the Spanish manager. The 24-year-old midfielder has proved his quality with his country as well in the recently concluded World Cup and the European Championships prior to that.

The English midfielder has all the attributes to develop into a world-class footballer, and Arsenal could benefit from having someone like him at their disposal. The Englishman could partner Partey in the midfield next campaign, and the duo would sort out Arsenal’s midfield concerns for the foreseeable future.

Arsenal were recently beaten to the signing of Mudryk by Chelsea. So it will be interesting to see whether they can fend off the interest from their London rivals and secure the services of Declan Rice.