Declan Rice to Arsenal now looks imminent as Bayern Munich back off. Arsenal believe that the player is theirs now. Talks are going on smoothly between Arsenal and West Ham. No official bid submitted so far. However, the talks are of a deal more than €100 million. €90 million will be paid straight up and the rest 10-20 million will be paid on add-ons. It’s just a matter of time before the deal gets done. Declan Rice is excited to stay at England and the prospect of Champions League football with Arsenal.
Talks go on smoothly for Declan Rice between Arsenal and West Ham
Arsenal are moving towards making an official approach to West Ham for midfielder Rice and feel they’re winning the race right now.
Rice is attracting interest from a whole host of clubs this summer. Arsenal have been right in the mix from the start. But the likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich and both Manchester clubs are big admirers of the England man.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have now spoken to Rice and as it stands, are confident in getting a deal done for the Defensive Midfielder.
Rice is currently coming back down to earth after helping guide West Ham to European glory in midweek. After the game, he said his focus was on the Hammers but admitted interest was there. Arsenal are looking for a new defensive midfielder this summer with Granit Xhaka expected to depart.
Rice is the ultimate midfielder really. As well as his well-documented defensive work. Tomas Soucek admitted that the Hammers skipper was also a ‘very good finisher’ as well.
Arsenal need to get a midfielder in who changes the game for them and Rice is that man. The price will end up being expensive. But the good news is that talks seem to be progressing.
Hopefully, for Gunners fans anyway, a deal will be done and dusted before the window really gets motoring.
