Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners handed Declan Rice boost, Premier League competition for Caicedo, Xavi Simons linked

ARSENAL have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of West Ham skipper Declan Rice.

The England star is reportedly snubbing a move to German giants Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, Arsenal face Premier League competition for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Elsewhere, the Gunners are interested in signing PSV Eindhoven star Xavi Simons, according to reports.

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