Sam Allardyce Predicts Declan Rice’s Next Club Amid Interest from Premier League Giants
Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce has predicted that Manchester City will sign West Ham captain Declan Rice this summer, with a player going the other way as part of the deal. Rice has been linked with several Premier League giants, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, but Allardyce believes that Manchester City is the most likely destination for the England star. Former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker also expects Manchester City to win the race to sign Rice, citing their interest in the midfielder’s market this year.
West Ham Accepts Rice Needs to Leave to Play in Champions League
Most of the Premier League’s elite have expressed interest in signing Rice this summer, with West Ham accepting that he needs to be allowed to leave to play in the Champions League and compete for major trophies. Arsenal was thought to be leading the transfer race and has already made two offers for the Hammers captain, who helped West Ham win the Europa Conference League in what will likely be his final game for the club. However, West Ham rejected both bids, leaving the door open for other Premier League giants to secure a deal for Rice.
Allardyce Expects a Player to Go the Other Way as Part of the Deal
Allardyce believes that Manchester City will sign Rice this summer, with a player going the other way as part of the deal. He said that if he knows West Ham boss David Moyes, there would have to be a player in the deal for him, making it easier for the club buying Rice because they wouldn’t have to pay David Sullivan’s asking price. Allardyce estimates that the deal would be over £100 million in total but would be much less if they include a player that would take the deal over £100m.
Reo-Coker Expects Strong Interest from Manchester City
Reo-Coker also expects Manchester City to win the race to sign Rice, citing their interest in the midfielder’s market this year. He said that there is real interest from Manchester City with the situation with Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva. Reo-Coker believes that West Ham won’t make it easy for Rice to leave, but he could see him going to Manchester City.
Conclusion
Allardyce and Reo-Coker expect Manchester City to sign Rice this summer, with a player going the other way as part of the deal. West Ham has accepted that Rice needs to leave to play in the Champions League and compete for major trophies, leaving the door open for other Premier League giants to secure a deal for the England star. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all expressed interest in signing Rice, but Allardyce and Reo-Coker believe that Manchester City is the most likely destination for the midfielder.