Declan Rice: Manchester City Join Arsenal in Race for West Ham Star
West Ham United star Declan Rice is being pursued by both Manchester City and Arsenal, with the midfielder open to any move. The Hammers have rejected two offers from Arsenal, with their latest bid of £75 million plus £15 million in add-ons falling short of West Ham’s valuation of Rice at more than £100 million. City are now preparing to make their opening offer, while Manchester United are also considering a bid.
Arsenal’s Offers Rejected
Arsenal have seen two offers for Declan Rice rejected by West Ham, with their latest bid of £75 million plus £15 million in add-ons also falling short. West Ham value their captain at more than £100 million but are prepared to let him leave this summer. The Hammers have been unimpressed with the structure of Arsenal’s offers, the latest of which is said to have come in five instalments over the next five years.
Manchester City Enter the Race
Manchester City are now hoping to beat the Gunners to Rice’s signature and are preparing to make their opening offer today. City are preparing for life without Ilkay Gundogan, with their captain on the verge of joining Barcelona on a free transfer. The treble winners have agreed a deal to sign Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea but also want to bring Rice to the Etihad.
Manchester United Considering Bid
Reports on Wednesday claimed Manchester United are considering their own bid and will offer either Scott McTominay or Harry Maguire in a player-plus-cash deal. West Ham have shown interest in Scotland international McTominay who is among the players United could move on this summer. David Moyes is also understood to be a huge admirer of club captain Maguire, another who is free to leave having lost his place in Erik ten Hag’s starting XI last season.
Arsenal Expected to Make Improved Offer
Rice has been intent on joining Arsenal but City’s interest appears to have changed the landscape with Fabrizio Romano now reporting the midfielder is open to any move with his future now depending on which side can agree a deal with West Ham. Arsenal are expected to make an improved third offer for Rice.
Conclusion
The race for Declan Rice is heating up, with both Manchester City and Arsenal vying for his signature. City are preparing to make their opening offer, while Manchester United are also considering a bid. West Ham have rejected two offers from Arsenal, with their latest bid of £75 million plus £15 million in add-ons falling short of West Ham’s valuation of Rice at more than £100 million. Arsenal are expected to make an improved third offer for Rice, while City hope to beat the Gunners to his signature.