West Ham reject opening bid, Arsenal progress in personal terms: latest updates on Declan Rice from top sources

Arsenal submitted an opening bid to West Ham for Declan Rice on Wednesday with Edu leading the talks, according to The Athletic.

However, the Telegraph are reporting that the Gunners' offer was rejected by the Hammers who are asking for nothing less than £100 million.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are yet to go over £90 million because Rice has just two years remaining on his contract with the Europa Conference League winners.

Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, claims that Mikel Arteta's side will soon come back with another offer after making 'significant advances' in talks over personal terms with Rice.