Should the Gunners follow O’Hara’s advice and look to move Odegaard on, the question of who should lead the team naturally arises. For former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, the answer is already within the squad. Declan Rice, who has been a standout performer since his move from West Ham, is seen as the de facto leader-in-waiting for both club and country.
"He’s never going to catch the eye in terms of doing step-overs and pinging one in the top bins, running 30 yards. He isn't that player. What he is, defensively, he’s a monster," Cundy said ontalkSPORT. "When he goes forward, he carries the team. He’s brilliant in control. I think he will be England’s next captain and I think it’ll be Arsenal’s next captain."