West Ham captain Declan Rice 'agrees personal terms with Arsenal' ahead of Conference League final

The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Hammers this summer, with the Daily Mail claiming that the Gunners would launch an official bid for Rice after the Europa Conference League final.

That fixture occurs on Wednesday evening, with West Ham taking on Fiorentina in Prague as they search for their first European trophy since lifting the Intertoto Cup in 1999.

The Guardian report that Arsenal remain in the lead of the race to sign the England international, with moves to Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Newcastle all considered more unlikely.

According to Football Insider's Fraser Fletcher, as per sources, Rice has 'verbally agreed' personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a potential summer move.

The report adds that, although the situation is 'interchangeable', a 'well-placed source' cites that Rice has said 'yes' to the Arsenal project, in a major initial boost for manager Mikel Arteta.

However, West Ham and Arsenal are yet to agree a fee for Rice. According to the Mail, Arsenal are prepared to submit an offer of £90 million for the 24-year-old - although the Hammers reportedly want £120 million from any Champions League club to sell their star asset.

Sky Sports claimed in May that the club would also accept £100 million plus a player for Rice, which could tempt Arsenal to take that option rather than paying the full asking price for a player that would transform their midfield.