Declan Rice will prioritise a move to the Premier League this summer as he prepares to snub a move to Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are emerging as front-runners in the race to sign West Ham captain Rice ahead of next season, while Manchester United are also interested.
German champions Bayern, managed by Thomas Tuchel, have their own designs on trying to lure the England international away from the London Stadium the summer.
Former Chelsea manager Tuchel has been a long-term admirer of Rice and believes the 24-year-old has all the attributes to be a success in the Bundesliga.