Declan Rice is a target for Manchester City and Arsenal (Photo by Mike
Hewitt/Getty Images) Declan Rice is a target for Manchester City and Arsenal
(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Declan Rice's future at West Ham United is
uncertain, with Arsenal and Manchester City firmly in the race to sign the
England international. football.london understands that Rice is the north
London club's priority target for the transfer summer window, with Mikel
Arteta keen to strengthen his midfield options. Rice will be into the final
year of his contract in east London at the end of June, although David Moyes'
side do have the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months.
football.london has now rounded up everything you need to know about the
24-year-old's future, Man City 'confident' Manchester City are confident that
they can reach an agreement with West Ham for Declan Rice, according to
football transfers expert Gianluca Di Marzio. The journalist reported: "The
arrival of #Rice is approaching for @ManCity: confidence for the definitive
agreement with @WestHam." Man City preparing Rice approach Manchester City are
preparing a bid to sign West Ham star Declan Rice, football.london
understands. The Hammers captain is Arsenal's priority target for the summer
window but they now look set to face stiff competition from the Premier League
champions. A £90million bid sent by Arsenal was rejected earlier this week but
the Gunners are expected to return soon with an offer that will come close to
West Ham's £100million valuation. West Ham reject £90m offer Arsenal have seen
their second bid for Declan Rice rejected by West Ham, according to the
Athletic's David Ornstein. The Gunners' second formal offer was worth
£90million, with a £75million upfront fee and a further £15million available
in add-ons, but the Hammers are standing firm on their £100million valuation.
Record bid readied Arsenal are set to make a second bid for Rice but the value
will remain under £100million, football.london understands. The Gunners are
expected to push for a move now that the midfielder's season has finally come
to an end after his international duty with England. The move would be a
club-record for the Gunners if it were to go through, with the current holder
of that title being Nicolas Pepe at £72million. READ MORE: Arsenal news and
transfers LIVE: Done deal, New Declan Rice bid, Havertz agreement, Timber move
Man City move Manchester City may be looking to hijack Arsenal's move for
Declan Rice this summer as Fabrizio Romano reports that the Premier League
champions enquired over the latest status of the midfielder on Friday. The
Cityzens are said to hold interest in the England international, but are yet
to make a move. Chelsea demand Chelsea have pleaded with West Ham to delay
their decision over selling Rice early on this summer, according to the
Guardian. It is said that the Blues have instead asked for their London rivals
to wait until later on in the window, by which point they are hopeful of
selling players themselves and securing ample funds to mount a serious bid
themselves. Bid structure football.london revealed that Arsenal offered West
Ham an initial sum of £80million for Rice over six years with a further
£10million of add-ons in their first bid for the midfielder. The Hammers,
though, are said to have wanted more money up front and believed that some
clauses were unrealistic. Arsenal are still expected to lodge another bid for
the player in the coming weeks. Man City issue Arsenal may have to act fast in
their interest for Declan Rice in the summer transfer window as the Athletic
reports that rivals Manchester City are now actively exploring the potential
to complete a deal to sign the 24-year-old. Offer made Arsenal have made an
opening offer to West Ham for midfielder Declan Rice this summer, according to
a report from the Athletic. Gunners chief executive Tim Lewis held a meeting
with Hammers counterpart Karen Brady at the Premier League Annual General
Meeting, where discussions were held over a move for the England
international. United warning Arsenal have been warned by transfer guru
Fabrizio Romano that they need to move fast if they want to sign Rice.
Speaking on the Here We Go Podcast, Romano said: "I really hope for Arsenal
fans that this is fast. Sometimes for Arsenal, and it’s not about Edu or
Arteta, it’s about the owners, sometimes to do big signings you need the
approval of the owners. "We have seen in the past with the Mykhaylo Mudryk
deal and the Gabriel Jesus deal other clubs tried to come in at the end like
Tottenham and Chelsea, Arsenal protected that with Edu and his Brazilian
connections. Sometimes Arsenal are too slow due to the owners when it comes to
big names. "In this case they have to be fast, the timing is going to be
crucial. We don’t know what will happen with Manchester United, maybe next
week they will have new owners and who knows what happens? "Maybe they enter
the situation where their presence is unexpected. Being fast in this moment of
the market is absolutely important." Bayern pull out German transfer insider
Florian Plettenberg has now reported that Bayern have pulled out of the race
to sign Rice, who is on the 'verge' of joining Arsenal. Writing on Twitter,
Plettenberg said: "News #Rice: NO transfer! Bayern has decided today not to
submit an offer after all - confirmed. "It was the clear trend for days and as
reported on Friday, because Rice became more and more expensive. He’s on verge
to join @Arsenal now! First call BILD. @SkySportDE." West Ham 'agreement'
According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, West Ham are ready to
accept Arsenal's £100million offer to sign Rice this summer. Bayern are aware
of the Gunners' bid and are expected to discuss a late move for the England
international this week. Bayern meeting According to reports in Germany,
Bayern want to discuss Rice internally again today. Club chiefs are still
sceptical over pursuing a deal for the 24-year-old with Arsenal now firmly
leading the race for his signature. £100m deal Arsenal are closing in on an
agreement with West Ham to sign midfield star Declan Rice this summer,
according to reports from the Guardian. The Gunners are expected to complete a
deal that will cost upwards of £100million, should add-ons included in the
transfer be met. Rice response A viral video has recently been posted on
TikTok, one that shows Rice downplaying talk of him leaving West Ham. When
asked by a young fan where he would like to go, the England midfielder
replies: "Nowhere, I'm West Ham." "I don't, West Ham is my one," he continues
when quizzed again. The video was posted by TikTok user Virajplays4, who
claims that it had been filmed on Saturday. Positive talks held Arsenal have
held positive talks with Rice in recent days, according to transfer guru
Fabrizio Romano, who has claimed that an official bid is expected to be lodged
in the coming days. Writing on Twitter, Romano said: "Arsenal will enter into
crucial stages of Declan Rice deal next week. "Official bid expected very soon
after positive talks in the recent days. (White emoji) (Red emoji) #AFC
Gunners feel they’re ahead of Bayern as player priority is to continue in
England — but timing will be crucial for Arsenal."
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