Arsenal in pole position to land 24yo midfielder

Arsenal remain in pole position to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice despite interest from Manchester City.

By: eyefootball.com

Jun 23 2023
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The north London giants have identified the 24-year-old as their priority target for the summer and talks are ongoing with the Hammers.

Their latest offer of £75m plus £15m in add-ons was turned down, but they are expected to make a fresh proposal in the coming days.

Manchester City are planning a bid of their own for the player, but The Telegraph claim that Rice prefers to stay put in London next term.

This has provided a major boost for the north London giants and there are suggestions that Rice could become a future captain of the club.

Arsenal are likely to pay £100m including add-ons for Rice. The Hammers may demand easily achievable bonuses as part of the transfer.

The Gunners are also closing in on the signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea . The German could be the club's first summer purchase.