West Ham drop huge transfer hint with Declan Rice decision amid $134m Arsenal wait

Arsenal transfer news: Declan Rice is set to become the Gunners' club-record signing and West Ham have hinted that the deal is close

West Ham United appear to have all-but-confirmed Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal this summer. The Hammers captain is closing in on a £105 million ($134m) move to the Gunners after an agreement was reached between the two clubs last week.

A move is getting closer to completion, with Rice currently enjoying his final summer break ahead of the 2023/24 season, before joining Kai Havertz through the door at Arsenal. However, West Ham may have dropped the biggest hint yet that the 24-year-old will be leaving the club.

On Monday, the Hammers released their new home shirt for the new season using a number of players from their men's and women's team. Jarrod Bowen, Maxwel Cornet, Alphonse Areola, Flynn Downes and Thilo Kehrer all featured in the promo video, alongside Hawa Cissoko and Risa Shimizu.

However, eagle-eyed supporters would have noticed that there was no sign of Rice in any of the material throughout the club's social media during the release of the new kit.

The deal isn't completed yet, with the completion and announcement of the move expected this week. Alongside Rice, the Gunners are also closing in on the signing of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. The centre-back is set to join Arteta's side for £38.5m ($49.3m) to bolster Arsenal's options in defence.