Manchester City Enter the Race for Declan Rice
Manchester City have reportedly entered the race to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, after Arsenal’s opening bid was rejected. According to reports, a second unnamed club is also set to make an opening bid, dealing a transfer blow to the Gunners. Chelsea are also still in the race, but are looking to offload players before making another spending spree. Manchester United’s hopes of landing Rice could be dented by their ongoing takeover battle, while German champions Bayern Munich recently pulled out of the race.
West Ham Boss David Moyes Keen for Rice to Join Chelsea
West Ham boss David Moyes is keen for Rice to join Chelsea this summer as part of a move to sign Conor Gallagher. Chelsea have asked West Ham to wait as they look to offload players before making another spending spree.
Arsenal Made Rice Their Top Summer Transfer Target
Arsenal made Rice their top summer transfer target and Mikel Arteta is believed to be a ‘huge fan’, having already made plans regarding where the England international would fit in his system at the Emirates.
Three Ways Arsenal Can Line-Up with £100m Record Signing Declan Rice
If Arsenal were to secure the signing of Declan Rice for a reported £100m, there are three ways they could line-up with him in their team. The first option would be a 4-3-3 formation with Rice playing as a holding midfielder, flanked by Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe. The second option would be a 4-2-3-1 formation with Rice and Partey playing as double pivots, with Bukayo Saka, Smith Rowe and Nicolas Pepe playing behind the striker. The third option would be a 3-4-3 formation with Rice and Partey playing as central midfielders, flanked by Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin as wing-backs.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen which club will secure the signing of Declan Rice, but it is clear that there is a lot of interest in the West Ham midfielder. Manchester City have entered the race, while Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are still in contention. West Ham boss David Moyes is keen for Rice to join Chelsea as part of a move to sign Conor Gallagher. If Arsenal were to secure the signing of Rice, there are three ways they could line-up with him in their team.