Man City drop out of Declan Rice race after Arsenal make improved £105m bid

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Declan Rice with Manchester City quitting the race (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City have ended their interest in Declan Rice after Arsenal made an improved £105million bid for the West Ham captain.

The PA news agency understands the Gunners made their latest offer for the 24-year-old England international on Tuesday after two previous approaches were rebuffed by the Hammers.