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Wilshere wants Rice at Arsenal

Jack Wilshere has praised West Ham star Declan Rice and encouraged Arsenal to sign him this summer as he is the “perfect fit”.

The ex-Gunner said: “He’s a midfielder who can do anything. Anyone who supports any club would want Dec to join.

“Mikel Arteta would develop him, bring him on even more and he would be massive for the team as well.

“I have had conversations with Dec and told him what he is doing in unbelievable, he is captain of a big club and is always learning

You have to be respectful to West Ham, that is his club, but his future is in his hands and it’s very exciting for him because he’s got everything with him now and he’s picking up more and more, he’s growing into this man who could play anywhere.

“I’m looking forward to wherever he goes. I hope it is Arsenal, it would be a massive signing and a perfect fit.”