Arsenal has been handed a boost in their pursuit of Declan Rice, with Chelsea leaving the race for the midfielder.
The Gunners have been tipped to land the West Ham man when this season finishes, with the Hammers now believing he is leaving.
However, Rice is a superb player, so Arsenal cannot be the only club keen on the England midfielder.
Several clubs are monitoring his situation, but free-spending Chelsea was considered the other club with the most profound interest in him alongside the Gunners.
The Blues have now turned their attention towards Jude Bellingham, according to a report on The Sun, because they believe Arsenal is in pole position to buy Rice.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Rice is one of England’s best midfielders and would be a quality addition to our group if he makes this move happen.
The former Chelsea trainee has developed well over the last few seasons and moving to Arsenal gives him a chance to play European football.
He will also help us do well when we return to the Champions League next season and in our quest to remain inside the top four for the foreseeable future.
Because Chelsea has dropped out does not mean we will get the midfielder easily because other clubs are also following him.
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Just me, but I would prefer Bellingham over Rice. I think Rice has plateaued, while Bellingham has much more upside.
But I will take Caicedo as an alternative to both, since we probably cannot afford either Rice or Bellingham!!
Now that the Mudlark has joined Chelsea, perhaps we could look at 26 year old Julian Brandt of Dortmund instead (he even looks like the Mudlark).
He is the finished article, with good speed and great skill. He would be a real upgrade to our current squad!!
However, I fear the summer window might be another trip to the Salvation Army store (just like this January). I really hope not, but I worry that is maybe where we end up again!!!
I have not seen Sikow play, (I hope he is not a Twerker too) but neither Trossard or Georginho have made us any stronger, They are just new dross for the bench, who we will have to offloaded next season.