EXCL: Arsenal to bid again for Declan Rice, but are Man City about to join the race? Plus Man Utd exploring deals for Serie A duo, latest on Harry Kane, Lautaro Martinez, and more

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Arsenal to bid again for Declan Rice but Man City expected to enter the race

Arsenal are continuing to work on the Declan Rice deal. They had a bid rejected on Tuesday but they will bid again for sure as he’s their priority target. We don’t know yet when, but a new bid will be submitted. West Ham always wanted at least £100m but a lot depends on payment terms and deal structure. Manchester City are also well informed on the situation, and West Ham expect them to enter the race in the next days.

Arsenal are also advancing on signing Romeo Lavia from Southampton. Manchester United and Chelsea are also still interested. Liverpool are informed on conditions of the deal but at the moment there is nothing else advanced with these teams. For sure Southampton want at least £45/50m fee to let Lavia go.