Arsenal fans convinced they know what Zinchenko asked transfer target Rice in secret chat after England beat Ukraine

ARSENAL fans reckon they know what Oleksandr Zinchenko said to Declan Rice after England's win over Ukraine.

Gareth Southgate's men secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at Wembley on Sunday evening thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal full-back and Ukraine captain Zinchenko, 26, who plays in midfield for his country, embraced several of the England players after the game.

One of those was Gunners transfer target Rice, 24, who is expected to leave West Ham this summer.

A host of Premier League clubs are in the frame to sign the Hammers skipper including Manchester United and Chelsea.

But Arsenal supporters believe Zinchenko had a quick word with the Three Lions midfielder in an attempt to convince him to go to the Emirates.

One fan shared a of Zinchenko hugging Rice, before he briefly says something to him.

Alongside the footage, they added the caption: "Did Zinchenko ask Rice: 'You joining, yeah?' 😂😂."

Another added: "That man's work is never done: left-back, attacking midfielder, head cheerleader, and recruitment coordinator."

A third replied: "I think it was more of a statement instead of a question 🤣."

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And a fourth said: "Arsenal scouting system is the players 😂."

Rice will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer, but West Ham are still thought to be holding out for around £80million.

Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield, having previously seen two offers for Brighton's Moises Caicedo rejected.

They did bring in Jorginho in the January window, but are still thought to be looking for further reinforcements.