Declan Rice is a target for Manchester City. If Rice were to sign with the club, Pep Guardiola might be able to let go of summer flop Kalvin Phillips.
Declan Rice is a target for Manchester City. If Rice were to sign with the club, Pep Guardiola might be able to let go of summer flop Kalvin Phillips. After failing to get the England international from Leeds United in the summer, West Ham is still interested in him.
Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, and Summer Flop Kalvin Phillips
Guardiola wants to get rid of a player who hasn’t started a single game for Manchester City since his £45 million transfer in 2022. Furthermore, he can sign one of the most exciting midfielders in the world.
Phillips was considered healthy enough to fly to the World Cup in Qatar despite his injuries. Phillips did not make a single World Cup appearance. Pep Guardiola said that Phillips is “Overweight” and hence was not included in the squad after the World Cup.
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Declan Rice, a Perfect Fit For Manchester City
Rice wants to play in the Champions League. It is unlikely that he will be able to do so at the London Stadium. The Hammers are now involved in a relegation battle following a disastrous start to the season.
When we contrast Phillips’ statistics from the same season with those from Rice’s previous, it is evident that the 23-year-old would be a significant improvement at the Etihad.
Rice averaged a 7.10 rating from WhoScored for his performances in the Premier League. He also averaged more critical passes (0.7 vs 0.5), interceptions (1.8 vs 1.2), and dribbles (1.4 vs 0.4) per game. Stats clearly show that Declan Rice is a perfect all-round midfield package.
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