Declan Rice is a wanted man but only the club that agrees to West Ham's demands will get the 24-year-old defensive midfielder this summer, leaving their rivals wallowing in disappointment.
Arsenal remain the frontrunners but Manchester City are also in the running, along with Chelsea and Manchester United after they likewise registered their interest in the England international.
Each club wants to be kept informed on the race for Rice. That's not a problem for West Ham. The more chasers involved, the higher the price, as far as they are concerned.