Arsenal are reportedly the favourites for the signature of Declan Rice. The midfielder also prefers a move to the Gunners in the next summer.
However, Newcastle United have also entered the race for his signature. Whereas, West Ham continue to demand over 80 million for him.
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According to reports, Arsenal are the favourites to sign Declan Rice in the next summer transfer window. West Ham are also resigned to lose their captain. This is also because he has rejected multiple contract extensions. A report also claims that the Hammers were even ready to offer him 200,000 pounds per week to extend his stay.
However, Declan Rice wants to go to a club with regular Champions League football. Hence, Arsenal are leading the race for his signature. However, Hammers continue to ask over 80 million. Although, the Gunners have made it clear that they will not overpay for any player. Hence, both the sides are willing to play the waiting game in the next summer transfer window.
NEWCASTLE UNITED HAVE ALSO ENTERED THE RACE FOR HIS SIGNATURE
Arsenal also have one more problem in the potential signing of Declan Rice. It is in the form of Newcastle United. A report in Telegraph claims that the Magpies are ready to compete for big signings including Declan Rice. However, they must qualify for the Champions League next season. The Magpies are currently fourth in the Premier League table.
Arsenal will also be aware that Newcastle United have the richest owners in the Premier League and possibly Europe. Hence, the Magpies will try their best to win the signature of Declan Rice. A report also claims that the Magpies are ready to offer him high wages to reject the Gunners in next summer. Hence, the Gunners have a big competition on their hands for the signature of Declan Rice.
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw in their last Premier League game against West Ham. Declan Rice also impressed in the game. In the end, he also took the exchanged his shirts with Martin Odegaard. Hence, at the moment, all the positive signs points towards him signing for the Gunners.
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