"I'm told..." - Romano drops major Rice transfer update as Arsenal 'secret agent' revealed

Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on Declan Rice’s West Ham future, with the player reportedly being pursued by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.

The north London club have now reportedly turned their attention to West Ham star Rice, with the player thought to be one of Mikel Arteta’s priority targets for the summer window.

To that end, Rice has rejected multiple lucrative contract offers at West Ham, and publicly admitted he wants to test himself at a higher level.

Indeed, West Ham boss David Moyes has claimed Rice is likely to cost more than the British record £106.8million transfer fee Chelsea paid to sign Enzo Fernandez in the January window.

Romano gives Rice update

The transfer guru explained: “I’m told Declan Rice has very, very good chances to leave in the summer.

“The project at his next club is absolutely crucial for Rice, he wants to win titles and to feel like an important player. He doesn’t want a big club and then only sit on the bench. He wants to be an important player.

“I love Rice. In my opinion, he’s a top top player. I’m sure he will be a regular starter wherever he decides to go.”

Arsenal’s secret agent

Rice and Wilshere allegedly formed a good relationship during their time playing together at West Ham and have remained close ever since.

The publication claims the “Wilshere-factor” could help influence Rice to sign for Arteta’s side.