Declan Rice Set to Join Arsenal in £105m Transfer
The transfer saga surrounding West Ham United captain Declan Rice has finally come to an end, with the England international set to join Arsenal in a £105m deal. The move has been in the works for some time, and it now appears that all that remains is for the payment structure of the transfer to be finalised.
Rice Cuts Short Summer Holidays
Rice had been given three weeks off following a gruelling domestic campaign and two international fixtures, but he has cut his summer holidays short in order to complete his move to Arsenal. The midfielder touched back down in London over the weekend and is set to undergo his medical this week.
Manchester City Pull Out of Race
Manchester City had been in the running for Rice’s signature, but they have pulled out of the race, clearing the path for Arsenal to complete the transfer. The Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz in a £65m deal from Chelsea and they want Rice’s move to be finalised as soon as possible.
Arsenal Switch Attention to Ajax Ace Jurrien Timber
Once Rice is through the door, Arsenal will switch their attention to Ajax ace Jurrien Timber. The likes of Granit Xhaka, Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey could then be sold to raise funds after a £200m outlay.
Conclusion
It looks like Declan Rice is set to become an Arsenal player in the coming days, with the Gunners set to pay a club-record fee of £105m for the West Ham United captain. Rice has cut short his summer holidays in order to complete his move, and Arsenal are now looking to finalise the transfer before turning their attention to Ajax ace Jurrien Timber.