Arsenal target Declan Rice has been finding out more information about the club.

The defensive midfielder is adamant about leaving West Ham United for a Champions League club.

Rice, whose side are in a relegation battle at present, has also been linked to Chelsea and Manchester United.

Speaking on The Athletic's Handbrake Off podcast, journalist Adrian Clarke said: “I can't reveal my source, but I do know that Declan Rice has been sounding out people connected with Arsenal in regards to, 'What's it like there? What's it really like?', so that sounds like a positive."

The club believe they can secure a deal to bring Rice to manager Mikel Arteta's team.

However, there is likely to be a bidding war for the England international this summer.