Arsenal are eyeing a surprise move for West Ham fullback Ben Johnson.

With a British record £105m deal for Declan Rice being thrashed out between the two clubs, Arsenal are also keen on teammate Johnson.

The Sun says the Gunners are weighing up a swoop for the defender.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is in the market for a new fullback and Johnson, who counts as a homegrown player, fits the bill.

The deal will be negotiated independently of their deal for Rice.