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Arsenal’s Latest Offer for Declan Rice Rejected, Manchester City Ready to Compete
Arsenal’s pursuit of Declan Rice has hit a roadblock as their latest offer for the West Ham midfielder was swiftly rejected by the Hammers’ board. The Gunners’ proposal, which included certain extras, was deemed unacceptable and received little consideration from West Ham’s decision-makers.
From the outset, West Ham has made it clear that they expect a significant transfer fee for Rice, with a minimum of £110 million and a maximum of close to £120 million. It is rumored that they would also entertain a cash plus player deal.
Arsenal’s offer, according to insiders, included extras that were deemed “ridiculous” by West Ham officials. These extras reportedly included substantial payments in the event that Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time in two decades and lifted the Champions League trophy within the next five years.
Arsenal have submitted new official bid for Declan Rice after West Ham choice to reject £80m plus £10m bid from Man City 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
Arsenal third bid is now on the table for £100m fixed fee plus £5m add-ons, as @David_Ornstein reported.
West Ham, waiting to hear from Man City. pic.twitter.com/upPvpEiln0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2023
The audacity of these add-ons caused laughter among the Hammers’ directors, who were expecting a more serious and straightforward approach.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is preparing to make their second offer for Rice and are determined not to be outdone by their North London rivals.
Sources close to the Etihad Stadium suggest that City will increase their cash offer and may even include midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the deal. However, City could wait until Arsenal submits a potential third bid before finalizing their own offer.
David Moyes, the manager of West Ham, has shown interest in Phillips as a possible signing. Although the player has previously expressed his desire to fight for his place at Leeds United, it is now becoming increasingly likely that he could play a crucial role in City’s second bid for Rice.
As negotiations continue, it is evident that both Arsenal and Manchester City are serious about securing the services of Declan Rice. While Arsenal’s latest offer was deemed unacceptable, the battle between the two clubs is far from over.
The final outcome of this transfer saga will depend on the willingness of the clubs to meet West Ham’s valuation for Rice and the player’s own aspirations for his future career. Football fans eagerly await further developments as the competition for Declan Rice’s signature intensifies.
