Wilshere on a mission to lure Rice to Arsenal

iT is no secret Arsenal want to sign Declan rice this summer: enter secret agent Jack Wilshere. rice and Wilshere formed a good relationship during their time playing together at West ham and have remained close. it has been pointed out to Sportsmail that Wilshere could well be a factor as rice decides his next destination. chelsea are interested, but without champions league football — as looks likely — rice will think twice about a return to stamford Bridge. Manchester United could also be an option for the England international but Arsenal are believed to be in pole position. Wilshere, who is Arsenal’s Under 18s coach, remains a cult hero on the terraces here at the Emirates. if he can help bring rice across london, he will be held in even loftier esteem.