Arsenal Transfer News: As the season concludes, Arsenal are expected to outbid rivals for the services of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice

Arsenal Transfer News: Give Me Sport’s Dean Jones claims that Arsenal has the upper hand on Chelsea in the pursuit of 24-year-old England international Declan Rice. For him to leave West Ham United, the club would need roughly £110 million. West Ham United’s Declan Rice has been linked to a transfer away from the club in order to play in the Champions League for a new team. Dean Jones thinks Arsenal is in a better position than Chelsea to capture the extremely skilled midfielder due to their higher league standing and farther along the development of the project.

He said: “Arsenal are still perhaps slightly ahead of Chelsea, simply because of their league position and how advanced their project is comparative to Chelsea. Rice, as I’m told, would quite like to stay in London. So Chelsea and Arsenal may sense an opportunity there compared to say Manchester United or even Newcastle United.”

The Gunners have now reached the level where they can contend for championships. Yet, Chelsea is in the midst of a rebuilding process. It seems like Rice is looking to join a team that is already competitive.

Arsenal Transfer News: Will Declan Rice move to Arsenal?

Arsenal presently sits atop the Premier League standings. They are seeking to win the Premier League this year. Arsenal’s qualifying for the Champions League next season seems to be a formality at this point, whereas Chelsea’s participation is less certain.

Rice is seeking a transfer to a Champions League team. For that reason, it may play a deciding role in his pursuit of a new club. The Blues are presently 10th in the league, and finishing in the top four spots seems quite impossible. If Arsenal were to sign him in the next months, it would be a huge coup for the club.

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The 24-year-old is highly regarded as a top defensive midfielder in the league. He would also be a huge asset to Arsenal. This season, Thomas Partey has been the only defensive midfielder the Gunners have used. It’s imperative that Mikel Arteta sign a player who can fill that position and provide the manager with some much-needed rest from his regular starters.

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Chelsea Transfer News: Will Chelsea manage to get him?

The 24-year-old is only hitting his prime. He might become much better with more guidance from coaches and more game time. The Gunners would be making a great long-term investment in Rice since he has the potential to become a top-tier midfielder.

Several teams have shown interest in the player, including Newcastle United and Manchester United. And yet, Dean Jones insists that he’d rather not leave London. Chelsea, who are also in need of his services, may have to make him a generous offer to get him back to Stamford Bridge. The fact that Rice was freed from Chelsea will leave him with a sense of unfinished business.

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