Declan Rice transfer boost for Bayern Munich, blow to Arsenal.

Declan Rice has given Bayern Munich a boost in their pursuit of the midfielder, dealing a blow to Arsenal and other interested clubs. It was previously believed that Rice favoured a move to Arsenal, but new reports suggest that he can now see himself joining the German champions instead. Bayern view Rice as the perfect defensive midfielder for the club and are willing to break their own transfer record to sign him for a maximum fee of £85m. The club is said to be preparing an opening bid for Rice in the coming days, following positive talks with the player. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with a summer move for Rice, but Arsenal remains the current favourite to land his signature.