£100M valued midfielder has been urged to join Mikel Arteta at Arsenal

Gunners icon Emmanuel Petit has urged West Ham star Declan Rice to join Arsenal

Over the past few seasons Declan Rice has developed into one of the best players at the club – and one of the most impressive midfielders that the Premier League has to offer.

He really is the leader at the Hammers and a man that they are hoping to keep at the club for as long as they are possibly too – but that has not stopped speculation regarding his long-term future at the club

Chelsea fc are continuing to be linked with a move for the England International – and it is believed that Rice has already made up his mind about leaving the Hammers after rejecting the clubs massive contract offer

However – ex-Gunners and Chelsea stylish Petit believes only one of his two former London clubs is heading the right way.

The former France star told Compare.bet: “I know that Chelsea wants him, but if I were Declan Rice, I wouldn’t go to Chelsea, I would go to Arsenal.

The two clubs are going in different directions and the way Arsenal is playing.”

“He would be the perfect option for Arsenal.”

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Why shouldn’t Arsenal make a move for Declan Rice? They have the money and the quality to compete with the likes of Chelsea, especially now.

His style of play would be a brilliant addition to that Gunners midfield and he honestly would be a player that fans would love.

We honestly believe that Chelsea are the team to beat in this chase – but there is no doubt that Rice would be a world class signing for the Gunners – and a man that would protect that back-line perfectly

But can we see them paying close to £100 million to secure the services of Rice – no we cannot and that is why they will probably not make a move for the man

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