Arsenal have a secret weapon up their sleeve as they look to secure the signing of Declan Rice.

The West Ham United midfielder is wanted by the Gunners and their London rivals Chelsea.

Manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to bring in two central midfielders in the summer.

Per The Mail, Arsenal ex-player and U18s coach Jack Wilshere is their secret weapon in this race.

The Gunners believe the friendship between Wilshere and Rice, who were West Ham teammates, could sway Rice in their direction.

Wilshere publicly praised Rice during the 2022 World Cup this past winter.