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West Ham preparing for life after Declan Rice as the midfield's summer departure becomes ever more likely... With Arsenal ready to lead the bidding and the Hammers eyeing up Alex Scott among other targets

West Ham are preparing for life after Declan Rice as the midfielder's much-anticipated departure edger closer.

The Hammers captain looks more likely than ever to be departing the London club in the summer for a side placed higher up the Premier League table, and he's not short of interest.

The 22-year-old has become a star for both club and country, and teams are set to battle it our for his services in the summer.

We know Manchester United made an offer worth £100m for Rice last summer and Arsenal are positioning themselves to bid this time around.