Arsenal are planning an explosive offer for West ham United midfielder Declan Rice to snatch the player under the watchful eyes of Chelsea.
As per Spanish outlet Fichajes, Arsenal are considering entering the race for the service of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. The decorated youngster has been one of the most coveted youngsters in the Premier League and is expected to earn an expensive transfer the next summer.
The 23-year-old has been critical to West Ham’s operations since the last few terms but the Hammers have failed to take up their chances this season. They are hovering dangerously near the relegation zone and any further collapse would possibly entangle them in the relegation dogfight.
Rice’s monumental presence for England in the World Cup didn’t go according to plan but the former Chelsea academy product earned plaudits for his performance on the pitch.
There have been severe reservations over his longevity but the player has defied all the odds by claiming the pinnacle pretty early in his career. Arsenal are pretty well stacked in the midfield but a talent like Rice will only upgrade the current crop of players and Mikel Arteta has already approved of the player.
Eminent journalist Ben Jacobs too clarified Arsenal’s stance regarding the transfer of Declan Rice.
“Declan Rice remains a priority for Chelsea. Rice, as he said at the World Cup, is keen to move to a Champions League club.
“UCL football is by no means guaranteed for Chelsea next season but Rice is looking at the bigger picture. Arsenal could easily come into the conversation as well and Manchester United or Liverpool can’t be discounted.
“I am told, though, Rice would ideally prefer a London move, but it won’t be a dealbreaker-factor in his final decision. West Ham are resigned to losing Rice in the summer and for a price closer to £70m than the £100m+ quoted over the summer.”
West Ham also have the option to extend his contract by one year to protect his value as the player will enter the final year of his contract next summer. Irrespective of their performance the Hammers will at least demand £100 million to even initiate the negotiations.
