Harry Redknapp Warns Arsenal and Manchester City Over Declan Rice Transfer
Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp has warned Arsenal and Manchester City that they could miss out on signing midfielder Declan Rice this summer. Both clubs have submitted bids for the 24-year-old, with Arsenal having already made two offers, but West Ham are holding out for £100m. Despite the interest, Redknapp believes there is still a chance that Rice could stay at the London Stadium.
Heading 1: Arsenal and Manchester City face competition for Declan Rice
Heading 2: Redknapp believes Rice could stay at West Ham
Heading 3: West Ham want £100m for the midfielder
Arsenal have been linked with Rice for several months, with manager Mikel Arteta a known admirer of the England international. However, their two bids have been rejected by West Ham, who are looking for a fee of £100m. This has given Manchester City hope of securing Rice’s signature, and they made their first formal bid for the player on Monday night.
Despite the interest from both clubs, Redknapp believes there is still a chance that Rice could stay at West Ham. He suggested that if the club were to offer him a salary of £250k per week and bring in three or four top players, it could tempt him to stay. Redknapp also highlighted the fact that West Ham are in Europe and that Rice won his first medal with the club last season.
Heading 4: West Ham could offer Rice a new contract
Heading 5: Redknapp wants West Ham to keep Rice
Heading 6: Arsenal and Manchester City are both interested in the midfielder
Redknapp’s comments suggest that West Ham could be preparing to offer Rice a new contract in an attempt to keep him at the club. However, if they are unable to do so, he believes that Arsenal are currently the favourites to sign him. Redknapp described Arsenal as a “young and exciting team” who would benefit from Rice’s presence in midfield.
Despite his preference for West Ham to keep Rice, Redknapp also suggested that he could see the midfielder joining Manchester City. He described them as the “main challengers” to Arsenal next season and beyond, and suggested that Rice would want to speak with them before making a decision.
Heading 7: Redknapp’s comments on Rice’s future
Heading 8: West Ham’s position on Rice’s transfer
Heading 9: Arsenal and Manchester City’s pursuit of Rice
Redknapp’s comments are likely to be of interest to both Arsenal and Manchester City, who are both keen to sign Rice this summer. However, they will also be of interest to West Ham fans, who will be hoping that the club can keep hold of one of their most important players. With the transfer window set to close at the end of August, it remains to be seen where Rice will be playing his football next season.