Manchester City are set to enter the race to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice.
City are preparing for life without treble-winning captain Ilkay Gundogan, who is on the verge of joining Barcelona, and want England international Rice despite already agreeing a deal with Chelsea for Mateo Kovacic.
Rice has been the subject of two unsuccessful bids from Arsenal this summer, with offers of £80m and £90m rejected by West Ham.
Having beaten Arsenal to last season’s Premier League title, Manchester City are now hoping to pip the Gunners to Rice’s signature.
West Ham have agreed to let Rice go this summer but want a deal worth £120m if they are to sanction their captain’s departure.
City’s interest increases the likelihood of a bidding war between themselves and Arsenal, and the possibility of West Ham’s asking price being matched.
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Sky Sports News understands two “big” offers are expected to be made for Rice on Thursday.
Arsenal are preparing to make a third bid for Rice after seeing their opening two offers rejected.
It’s understood positive negotiations are continuing between the London clubs, who are said to be working on both the fee and payment structure of the deal.
Manchester United have an interest in Rice and there have been discussions internally about how possible it would be to sanction a deal.
Due to Financial Fair Play rules, it’s unlikely United could spend a huge portion of their budget on one player – especially as they have other areas they want to strengthen.
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