Alan Smith insists Declan Rice remains an ‘important’ player for Arsenal but says his former club have proved they can cope without the England midfielder. Rice has made 66 appearances for the Gunners since completing a £105m move from West Ham in the summer of 2023.

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Arsenal are reportedly in the market for a midfielder and that could lead them to a move for Crystal Palace man Adam Wharton