Arsenal have given London rivals West Ham an update on their pursuit of a Gunners star ahead of Declan Rice finalising his big-money switch to The Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s men are poised to announce the £105million capture of the England midfielder after finally agreeing to the payment structure which had been holding up the deal.
But there are reports of another, less high-profile transfer also being done between the London rivals.
Arsenal have had a strong summer window so far, landing Kai Havertz from Chelsea, while Rice is imminent and Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber is also set to sign.
That’s in stark contrast to the Hammers, who are yet to sign a player as they li …

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