Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is the subject of interest from several key figures at Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk.
The England international has enjoyed an impressive season with the Gunners, who ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League title.
Arsenal came close to an historic double last weekend but were beaten on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of Champions League glory.
Rice has been a consistent feature in the Arsenal side and his leadership qualities helped get the North London club across the line as they beat Manchester City to win the title.
The Gunners lost to City back in April but went on to win their remaining five games to clinch top spot and finish seven points above Pep Guardiola's side.
Real Madrid figures want Declan Rice
Declan Rice with Premier League trophy
The report from TEAMtalk highlights that 'some influential voices' at Madrid are pushing Florentino Perez to make Rice their top midfield target.
His 'leadership, physicality and technical quality' along with his consistency has earned him admiration from key figures in the Spanish capital.
The midfielder is on £250,000-a-week at Arsenal and is under contract at the Emirates Stadium for another two years. Arsenal are keen to extend Rice's contract and are said to remain relaxed about the midfielder's long-term future.
Madrid also have Man City midfielder Rodri on their radar alongside Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. However, the report indicates they could sign two midfielders this summer as they turn to the Premier League in their search.
Rice signed for Arsenal for £105m from West Ham United three years ago and his growing reputation would at least allow the Gunners to put a similar price tag on his head if Madrid intensified their interest.
Arsenal must stand firm on Declan Rice future
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice celebrates winning the 2025-26 Premier League title
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice celebrates winning the 2025-26 Premier League title.
If Arsenal want to continue their progression under Mikel Arteta, Rice must remain at the club.
The midfielder stands out as one of the biggest leaders in the dressing room. After the Gunners were finally able to win the Premier League title this season, they will now have their eye on retaining their crown as well as winning more silverware.
Selling one of their biggest stars would send out the wrong message.
Bruno Fernandes recently hailed Rice as an 'amazing' player while the midfielder also earned praise from Roy Keane for 'stepping up to the plate' in the final weeks of the campaign as the Gunners clinched the title for the first time in 22 years.
Elsewhere in Arsenal's midfield Martin Zubimendi's performances dipped in the final months of the campaign while Martin Odegaard has struggled with injury problems.
Meanwhile, Rice's performances have rarely wavered and he has almost always been available for Arteta.
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