West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly leaning towards signing for Arsenal over Chelsea as the Gunners eye a summer deal for the 24-year-old. West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly leaning towards a move to Arsenal over former club Chelsea ahead of an expected departure from the London Stadium. Rice has long been linked with a nine-figure switch to Manchester United or Chelsea, having been a member of the Blues' academy for seven years before joining West Ham in 2013. Rice is 'almost certain' to depart relegation-threatened West Ham ahead of the 2023-24 season, having rejected numerous offers of a contract extension from David Moyes's team. Rice has guided West Ham to Europa League and Europa Conference League football, but he has confirmed his desire to play in the Champions League one day - something he is unlikely to achieve in the remainder of his contract with West Ham.
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