Arsenal Transfer News: Arsenal’s first priority is to get West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Mikel Arteta has been in touch with him directly
Arsenal Transfer News: As reported by Rudy Galetti of Give Me Sport, Mikel Arteta is in touch with his primary midfield target, Declan Rice. Arsenal will most likely make a sizable offer to acquire the West Ham United midfielder this summer.
After an unusual weekend of Premier League play, Arsenal is five points ahead of second place. Manchester City’s defeat to Tottenham enabled the Gunners to preserve their position at the top despite losing to Everton at Goodison Park. The oddsmakers are starting to favour them to win the league.
Arsenal has major intentions for the summer window if they win the league, or at least finish second and make the Champions League. In fact, Declan Rice is one of the major players they’ve considered. It has been stated that Mikel Arteta has his sights set on the West Ham United player as he looks to bolster his midfield.
Arsenal Transfer News: What’s the matter?
David Moyes has recently dropped hints that the 24-year-old midfielder would be traded this summer. He also said that a British record fee would be required to sign the England international. After paying £105 million for Enzo Fernandez on transfer deadline day in January, Chelsea has already established themselves as the new standard bearers.
According to a recent rumour, Rice has reportedly been discussing a possible transfer to Arsenal with those in his inner circle. The Gunners are eager to sign him. The club’s ownership has shown that they would support Arteta in any major transfer negotiations. Arteta sees Rice as the long-term replacement for Thomas Partey and the pivot of Arsenal’s midfield. Reporter Rudy Galetti has come out with a suggestion that Arteta spoke with the midfielder in person back in January.
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Arsenal is more interested in signing the midfielder who is valued at £100 million than Chelsea is. The club from Stamford Bridge is still considering a move for the Englishman. The possibility of a transfer, though, may be diminished if they are unable to make the Champions League.
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What’s next for the Gunners?
His skill set as a midfielder matches what Arsenal wants in Arteta. Next year, the squad will be much better thanks to his contributions. The addition of this player strengthens Arsenal’s ability to compete for domestic and European titles.
If Arsenal wants to pry Rice away from the Houston Dynamo, they’d better be prepared to spend big money. If they win the Premier League, they will become the clear favourite in the eyes of the 24-year-old.
Galetti said, “During January, there were new contacts in which Arteta was directly involved. No personal terms have been under discussion with the entourage of Declan Rice, but Arsenal understood that the player wants to join them.”
