Arsenal news: Gunners, Man City and Newcastle in £68m defender chase amid Declan Rice medical

Arsenal news: Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Ousmane Diomande, Declan Rice and Ethan Nwaneri

Here is your Arsenal morning roundup on Friday, June 30.

Defender interest

Arsenal are monitoring a potential move for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande this summer, according to CaughtOffside. The Gunners aren't the only side in the race for the 19-year-old though, with rivals Manchester City and Newcastle United also eyeing a potential switch.

The centre-back is believed to have a release clause in his contract with the Portuguese side that is worth roughly £68million and can be triggered.

Declan Rice medical

Declan Rice has been given permission to complete a medical with Arsenal ahead of a huge transfer from West Ham this summer, according to reports. The Hammers midfielder has been given the green light from the club to undergo tests to get a deal done swiftly.

The England international is believed to be close to making the switch to the Emirates Stadium, with a £105million offer accepted in principle.

Nwaneri deal close

Arsenal are nearing on a new deal for youngster Ethan Nwaneri this summer, despite interest from the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea. The midfielder became the youngest player to ever feature in the English top flight when he made his debut from the bench against Brentford last season, aged just 15 years old.

The move to keep the academy prospect at the club could come as a huge boost for the future of the side, with the potential for a professional contract soon after.