Not GUNDOGAN – Premier League £60,000-a-week star “agrees” terms with Arsenal after revealed his decision to join Gunners.
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Declan Rice, the esteemed captain of West Ham United, seems to be on the verge of making a significant transfer to Arsenal, according to sources close to Football Insider.
While personal terms have been agreed upon between the player and the Gunners, the two clubs are yet to come to an agreement regarding the transfer fee.
The situation surrounding Rice’s potential move remains fluid, as negotiations continue between the parties involved. However, the talented midfielder has expressed his enthusiasm for the project at Arsenal and has given his consent to the club’s proposal. It is worth noting that Rice has a desire to continue plying his trade in the vibrant city of London.
At present, West Ham United is valuing their prized asset at a staggering £100 million, while Arsenal is hoping to secure his services for a fee in the range of £80-85 million.
In the event that an agreement cannot be reached between the Hammers and the Gunners, Manchester United, long-time admirers of Rice, are said to be monitoring the situation closely, ready to swoop in. Additionally, the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have also shown interest in the English international.
Recent reports from Football Insider on the 4th of June suggest that Manchester United may be willing to come closer to West Ham’s valuation, thus complicating Arsenal’s negotiations for Rice. This development adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing transfer saga.
With Rice’s contract set to expire next year in 2024, although West Ham possess the option to extend it by a further 12 months, the clock is ticking for the London club. The 24-year-old midfielder has been an integral part of David Moyes’s squad throughout the 2022-23 season, impressing with five goals and four assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.
Rice now stands on the brink of potentially claiming the first major trophy of his burgeoning career. West Ham United, having reached the final of the Europa Conference League, will face Italian side Fiorentina on Wednesday night, the 7th of June. A triumph in this final would undoubtedly add further allure to Rice’s name in the footballing world.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, who finished in an impressive second place in the Premier League, securing Champions League football for the upcoming 2023-24 campaign, eagerly await Rice’s arrival.
The talented midfielder is expected to fill the void left by the departure of long-serving Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, who is reportedly on the verge of joining Bayer Leverkusen.
In other news, it has been reported that a prominent footballing giant is preparing an official move for one of Arsenal’s star players. The identity of this player, however, remains undisclosed at this time.