Arsenal are still favourites to sign Declan Rice this summer. That is despite reports linking the West Ham midfielder with a move to Manchester United recently.
It has long been reported that the England international is at the top of the Gunners’ transfer wishlist heading into the summer transfer window.
The north London club are likely to have fierce competition in the race to sign Rice, but according to Romano, Mikel Arteta’s side are still very much leading this race.
The 20 million discount offer on Declan Rice only available to Arsenal
The Gunners have an ace up their sleeves too. According to Sky Sports, West Ham want £120million. That is if they are to part ways with their skipper this summer, although they could be willing to lower their asking price by £20million if they were to receive a player in exchange.
David Moyes’ side hold an interest in Arsenal’s out-of-favour left-back Nuno Tavares, according to a Portuguese outlet. Which presents Arteta and co the perfect opportunity to lower the Hammers demands slightly whilst also getting a player that does not seem to be in their plans off their books.
Tavares spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan with Ligue 1 outfit Marseille. It is after it became clear that he would not be given much game time under Arteta’s stewardship. But a move to east London could help revitalise his career. With West Ham certainly in need of a young left-back considering first-choice Aaron Cresswell is now 33-years-old.
Arsenal were already looking to bolster their midfield so losing Xhaka will possibly mean two new arrivals in the engine department. West Ham star Declan Rice and Brighton ace Moises Caicedo are top of the shopping list. The rumours say that the deal will cost up to €80 million. Rice is keen on a move to a Champions League team. He dreams of winning the Premier League and the Champions League.
Being young Rice could develop into a beast under Arteta. However, Thomas Partey has been one of the best Defensive Midfielders this season.
