Declan Rice next club odds: Arsenal remain odds-on in race for West Ham superstar but face competition from Bayern Munich

Arsenal remain odds-on favourites to sign sought-after England international and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this summer, though are facing new competition from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

talkSPORT BET have priced the Gunners at just 4/6 to sign the 24-year-old midfielder this summer, though a the odds of a move to the Bundesliga have dropped from 14/1 to just 3/1.

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The England international has been in high demand for a number of transfer windows since becoming a stalwart in the West Ham side who take part in their first European final since 1976 next week in the Europa Conference League.

The 24-year-old was picked up by West Ham's academy as a 14-year-old following his release by Chelsea in 2013.

And the Blues have long been linked a move to bring him back across London to Stamford Bridge.

Rice is just a handful of appearances short of 250 for the Hammers, where he quickly became a fan favourite with the London Stadium faithful.

However, with West Ham struggling in the league for much of this season, finishing 14th, and with just a year remaining on his contract, this summer looks likely to be the one where Rice finally leaves east London after years of speculation.

Premier League runners up Arsenal continue their pursuit as favourites to secure Rice's signature, as the Gunners look to build a squad who can compete for titles in next season's Premier League and Champions League.

Rice would add a perfect blend of youth and experience to Mikel Arteta's dressing room, having been a crucial part of the England side that reached the final of Euro 2020 and the quarter finals at the last World Cup.

Arsenal's current central midfielders, Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka, Jorginho and Mohamed Elneny will all be in their 30s by the start of next season, and all bar Partey have just a year left on their contract, while it seems Xhaka has played his last game for the club.

Declan Rice next club odds

• Arsenal - 4/6
• Any German club - 3/1
• Manchester United - 7/2
• Manchester City - 8/1
• Chelsea - 12/1
• Newcastle - 12/1
• Liverpool - 14/1
• Any Italian club - 14/1
• Any French club - 14/1
• Any Spanish club -14/1
• Tottenham - 33/1

Bayern Munich have recently put their hat in the mix to sign the 41-time England international, and are as short as 3/1 to sign the midfielder.

Managed by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, the Bundesliga champions appear keen on bringing Rice to the six-time champions of Europe.

The German side won their 11th consecutive league title in the dying minutes on Saturday in a dramatic final day of the season, and will want to improve their squad depth to challenge in all three competitions after a disappointing campaign in the cup and in Europe.

Manchester United also remain in contention to sign Rice, with their odds also dropping to 7/2, as Erik ten Hag looks to improve his side after an impressive first season at Old Trafford.

After a third place finish, the Dutchman faces a big summer in the transfer window as he attempts to build a side that can get back to challenging for the Premier League and Champions League.

The Red Devils are slightly short of top quality options in the midfield department, and with Marcel Sabitzer's loan from Bayern not being extended, and Fred out of contract next year, a place has opened itself up in the their squad for a midfielder.

Premier League quartet Manchester City (8/1), Chelsea, Newcastle (both 12/1) and Liverpool (14/1) are all also in the running for the West Ham captain, with potential moves to Italy, France or Spain also 14/1.

Tottenham have been mentioned to be interested but lie further back in the race at 33/1.

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