Manchester City Want Declan Rice, but Arsenal is in the Race
Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing West Ham’s Declan Rice, but they want assurances that he wants to join them before launching a £100 million offer. This move could leave Arsenal sweating over their transfer plans, as they have already seen two bids for Rice pushed back, with their latest offer worth £90 million including add-ons.
West Ham is confident that they will receive the £100 million valuation for their skipper from one club or the other. Rice has been gearing up for a move to the Emirates for months and is said to prefer a move there. Bayern Munich withdrew their interest in the England international after this revelation.
Arsenal’s financial department is working hard on how to restructure the deal in order to best appease the Hammers’ demands. In Arsenal’s case, a deal for Kai Havertz appears to be close, while they have a clear shot at landing Ajax star Jurrien Timber in part of what could be a record-breaking £200 million spree for the Gunners.
City’s Need for Reinforcements
After their stunning Treble success and strong player sales, Man City is said to be armed with a £300 million war chest. With stars such as Ilkay Gundogan departing, along with reports linking Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte away from the club, City will be in need of reinforcements.
They have already lasered in a deal for Mateo Kovacic, while Josko Gvardiol has been identified as Laporte’s successor. However, it will take a world record fee for a defender to prise him away from RB Leipzig.
Assurances Needed
City is determined to land Rice, 24, after the departure of Ilkay Gundogan. However, if Rice has no genuine interest in joining the Etihad outfit, City will withdraw their interest. This is why they want assurances from him that he wants to join them before launching a £100 million offer.
Arsenal’s Transfer Plans
Arsenal is in the race for Rice, but they are also looking at other players to strengthen their squad. They have been linked with Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, and they could be part of a record-breaking £200 million spree for the Gunners.
Arsenal’s financial department is working hard on how to restructure the deal for Rice in order to best appease the Hammers’ demands. They have already seen two bids for Rice pushed back, with their latest offer worth £90 million including add-ons.
Conclusion
Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing West Ham’s Declan Rice, but they want assurances that he wants to join them before launching a £100 million offer. This move could leave Arsenal sweating over their transfer plans, as they have already seen two bids for Rice pushed back. West Ham is confident that they will receive the £100 million valuation for their skipper from one club or the other. Arsenal is also in the race for Rice, but they are also looking at other players to strengthen their squad. They have been linked with Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, and they could be part of a record-breaking £200 million spree for the Gunners.