Declan Rice Set to Join Arsenal in £100m Deal
Arsenal is preparing a second bid for West Ham’s captain, Declan Rice, after their initial offer of £80 million was rejected. The Gunners are keen to complete a deal for the England international before the start of the new season. According to MailOnline, Rice is intent on joining Arsenal and expects to be an Arsenal player by the end of July. The report also claims that Arsenal has verbally indicated to West Ham that their second offer will be in excess of £100m.
Rice played 59 minutes in England’s 7-0 win over North Macedonia on Monday evening and is now due to go on holiday this week. After the game, the midfielder posed alongside Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka with the match ball following his first career hat-trick.
Arsenal has been busy in the transfer market this summer, and they have submitted an improved offer to Chelsea for Kai Havertz. A £45m bid was rejected by Chelsea last week, but it is understood that Arsenal has returned with a proposal worth £60m. Havertz has made it clear that he will not sign a new contract with Chelsea, which puts the club under pressure to sell this summer as they do not want the forward to enter the final 12 months of his deal.
Heading 1: Declan Rice Set to Join Arsenal in £100m Deal
Heading 2: Arsenal Prepares Second Bid for West Ham’s Captain
Heading 3: Rice Expects to be an Arsenal Player by the End of July
Heading 4: Arsenal Verbally Indicates Second Offer Will Be in Excess of £100m
Heading 5: Arsenal Submits Improved Offer for Kai Havertz
Heading 6: Havertz Refuses to Sign New Contract with Chelsea
Heading 7: Chelsea Under Pressure to Sell Havertz This Summer
Arsenal’s Transfer Activity This Summer
Arsenal has been busy in the transfer market this summer, and they are keen to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The Gunners have already signed Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Ben White. They are also reportedly close to signing Brighton’s Yves Bissouma and Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale.
However, Arsenal’s top target this summer is Declan Rice. The Gunners have made the West Ham captain one of their top priorities, and they are willing to pay a significant amount to secure his services. Rice is a versatile midfielder who can play in multiple positions, and he would be an excellent addition to Arsenal’s squad.
Rice’s Expectations
According to MailOnline, Rice is intent on joining Arsenal and expects to be an Arsenal player by the end of July. The report also claims that Arsenal has verbally indicated to West Ham that their second offer will be in excess of £100m. Rice is a talented player who has been impressive for West Ham in recent seasons, and he would be a significant addition to Arsenal’s midfield.
Havertz’s Situation
Arsenal has also submitted an improved offer to Chelsea for Kai Havertz. The Gunners’ initial bid of £45m was rejected by Chelsea last week, but it is understood that Arsenal has returned with a proposal worth £60m. Havertz has made it clear that he will not sign a new contract with Chelsea, which puts the club under pressure to sell this summer as they do not want the forward to enter the final 12 months of his deal.
Conclusion
Arsenal is keen to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and they have been busy in the transfer market this summer. The Gunners have already signed Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Ben White. They are also reportedly close to signing Brighton’s Yves Bissouma and Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale. However, Arsenal’s top target this summer is Declan Rice, and they are willing to pay a significant amount to secure his services. Rice is a versatile midfielder who can play in multiple positions, and he would be an excellent addition to Arsenal’s squad.