Tottenham ‘ready to rival’ Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace star as West Ham ‘prepare for life after Rice’

Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League following last night’s 3-1 win over London rivals Chelsea but the fate of the title is still very much in the hands of Manchester City.

The reigning champions have two games in hand over the Gunners who now turn their attention to Sunday when they face a difficult trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United. Meanwhile, there are still plenty of transfer news stories making headlines in the background as the summer window gets closer and closer.

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be set to rival Arsenal in the race to sign a Crystal Palace star who has been one of the Eagle’s stand out players this season, Elsewhere, West Ham are said to already be planning for life without Declan Rice next season amid the England international being linked to several clubs including the Gunners. Here are the latest Arsenal transfer news stories on Wednesday, May 3:

Tottenham ‘ready to rival’ Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace star

Per the Evening Standard, Tottenham Hotspur are ready to rival Arsenal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as both clubs aim to upgrade their defence. The 22-year old England international has been one of the standout performers for the Eagles this season having moved to Selhurst Park from Chelsea in 2021.

Spurs are said to have a ‘long standing’ interest in Guehi and could prioritise defensive reinforcements this summer with Clement Lenglet due to return to Barcelona at the end of his loan spell and Davinson Sanchez facing an uncertain future. Arsenal are said to have identified the Crystal Palace man as potential reinforcement for their current defensive options.

West Ham ‘prepare for life after Rice’

West Ham are scouring the transfer market for a midfielder signing as they prepare for life after Declan Rice, reports Football Insider. Arsenal are said to be ‘leadling the way’ in the race to sign the England international.

The Hammers are said to still be targeting a fee in the region of £100 million and will be in a stronger negotiating position if they avoid relegation this season. However, with just 12 months remaining on his current deal, it looks certain the 24-year old will be leaving the London Stadium sooner rather than later.