Arsenal Newsnow: The possibility of breaking the Gunners’ transfer record this summer has made Declan Rice a top priority for Arsenal
Arsenal Newsnow: The Daily Mail reports that Arsenal is putting together a summer transfer for Declan Rice. The acquisition of the 23-year-old English international might set a new record for the Gunners in terms of player transfers. However, West Ham United will probably come to terms with losing their top player.
As soon as the summer transfer market opens, major English teams are going to go to war for Declan Rice’s services. The club has made significant efforts to get a contract extension for the midfielder. Now, though, they seem content with the idea that he will leave the London Stadium at the conclusion of the season.
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Top teams in England’s Premier League are interested in signing the 23-year-old English international. Rice has previously stated an interest in returning to his childhood club, Chelsea, making them heavy favourites.
The rumour that Chelsea is interested in making an offer for Moises Caicedo suggests they may not be interested in Rice after all. Their motivation and ability to pay off debts are undeniable. They probably won’t make it into the UEFA Champions League next season, which is where the notion came from.
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Additionally, Chelsea has spent extensively in the previous six months. If they make another huge splash, it may raise more doubts. A failure to qualify for the Champions League in the next season will have a significant impact on the club’s pursuit of Rice. Arsenal is quickly becoming the favourite to sign the 23-year-old English international.
Rice is expected to join the team in the summer of 2023, after getting the OK from Arteta. Arsenal would be making a huge statement if they were able to sign him. They would also set a new transfer record in the process. Rice may find the idea of staying in London attractive. Most significantly, though, he will be joining a group with a shared hunger for trophies.
Will Declan Rice sign for the Gunners?
Rice’s recent comments on wanting to play in the Champions League might resonate well with Arsenal fans. He recently said, “I see my friends who play in the Champions League, winning the big trophies. You only get one career; at the end of your career, you want to look at what you’ve won.”
According to recent speculations, Arsenal may sign Rice if they win the Premier League. Currently, the Gunners are in a wonderful position, eight points ahead of the second-place Manchester City. The Hammers are expected to want at least £100 million from any interested club in order to part with their captain.
The contract for the English midfielder is set to expire in 2024. But West Ham has the option to extend it for another year. Not only may they decide against using the option, but they could also decide to just let Rice go in the next period of time. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal is able to sign him, although they are among the favourites to do so.
