Arsenal are expected to have a fierce rivalry for the signing of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice following reports that Manchester City are getting set to make an opening offer for the England international.
Recall the Gunners had a club-record proposal worth up to £90million (comprising a £75m fee and £15m in add-ons) turned down by their Premier League rivals earlier this week.
However, it is believed Arsenal are getting closer to a fee agreeable to West Ham, but could are aiming to achieve if their captain is to depart.
The Athletic reported earlier this month that Premier League champions City were also actively exploring an approach of their own for the 24-year-old, which they are now set to follow with an official bid.
City are already set to complete a deal for Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic imminently with Barcelona closing in on a move for Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer.
