Rio Ferdinand believes Declan Rice would 'go to another level' if he joins Arsenal this summer, but remains unsure whether the Gunners can reach an agreement needed to pry him away from West Ham.
Mikel Arteta's side exceeded all pre-season expectations to assert themselves as the only challengers to Manchester City but ultimately fell short as Pep Guardiola's men clinched a third straight title.
With Granit Xhaka expected to leave the Emirates for Bayer Leverkusen this summer, a midfield reinforcement - in the shape of Rice, who is Arsenal's primary target, is paramount.