The England international has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but Merson believes the Gunners would benefit from his presence. Rice has impressed since making the breakthrough at West Ham in 2017/18 and has been tipped for a bright future by those who have worked with him. And Merson thinks Arsenal require a player in his mould if they are to begin competing towards the top of the Premier League once more. "Chelsea have been linked with him, but I don't know why Arsenal aren't looking at Declan Rice," he told Sky Sports. "Arsenal are crying out for a holding midfield player. They don't need a midfielder who's going to be on the edge of the opposition box, they need a...
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