JUST IN: Arsenal midfielder personally tells Mikel Arteta to sign Premier League star this summer — Gunners move is player’s preference

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has reportedly held talks with manager Mikel Arteta over the potential signing of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

The 27-year-old playmaker is expected to leave Selhurst Park this summer, with both Arsenal and Tottenham interested in a possible move.

However, the Gunners are currently seen as frontrunners in the race, having already held concrete talks with Eze's representatives.

Now, a fresh update has emerged regarding the England international's future.

According to The Beautiful Game Podcast, Rice has personally spoken to Arteta about Eze, giving a "glowing endorsement" of his England teammate.

Tottenham remain keen, but Eze is understood to favour a summer switch to Arsenal.