What shirt number will Declan Rice wear at Arsenal?

Asked what he would choose if he had to pick one from the first 11, he said: 'Either four or six.'

While his favoured number is currently held at the Gunners by youth player Mauro Bandeira, one suspects that won't be too much of a stumbling block should the England international request it. 

For England, Rice has worn a wide array of numbers - never 41 - but four is the most common. He has worn it on four occasions. 

The number 15 is vacant in Mikel Arteta's squad following the release of Ainsley Maitland-Niles. 

Neither four nor six are available, as they are currently held by Ben White and Gabriel, but five could be free if Thomas Partey's move to Juventus is confirmed, as could 23 should Albert Sambi Lokonga go.