Former England goalkeeper David James has told Declan Rice to join Manchester City and questioned why the West Ham captain would be considering a move to Arsenal.
Rice is the subject of an intense three-way bidding war between Arsenal, Manchester United and Premier League champions City with the midfielder granted permission to leave the Hammers if their triple digit valuation is met.
The Gunners were thought to be in pole position for his signature before City's late intervention, meanwhile Man United are monitoring the situation and are reportedly considering making a player-plus-cash offer.