Declan Rice Favours Move to Arsenal Despite Interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City
Arsenal have been the frontrunners in the race to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice this summer, but they will have to increase their bid after having an opening offer rejected by the Hammers. Meanwhile, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the England star.
West Ham Expect Improved Bid from Arsenal
West Ham have rejected Arsenal’s ‘unimpressive’ opening offer for Rice, which was reportedly worth around £80m and included a number of clauses. The Gunners will have to return with an improved bid if they are to secure the services of the 22-year-old midfielder.
Rice Still Favours Move to Emirates Stadium
Despite the interest from his boyhood club Chelsea and the two Manchester giants, Rice still favours a move to the Emirates Stadium. West Ham chairman David Sullivan recently said he was ’99 per cent’ sure that Rice would leave during the summer transfer window. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, an Arsenal season-ticket holder, also named Rice as his dream summer signing.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be able to convince West Ham to part with Rice this summer. However, with Rice still favouring a move to the Emirates Stadium, it looks like the Gunners are in pole position to sign the England international.