ARSENAL are pushing to sign £100million Declan Rice, with the Gunners reportedly leading the charge for the West Ham captain.
While Gunners Academy manager Per Mertesacker reckons Ilkay Gundogan will have a short break before deciding on his footballing future.
He told ZDF: “Arteta knows him and we probably haven’t broken off contact, we’re in a good position. I think he’ll let it all sink in first and then choose from one of the four clubs.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly optimistic they can sign Arsenal star Granit Xhaka this summer.
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