Rice will almost certainly leave West Ham this summer – but where will he end up?
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It’s getting closer…
West Ham want £100m for the England midfielder.
City mean business.
Declan Rice is set to receive offers from both Arsenal and Manchester City (Getty)
Declan Rice remains keen on a move to Arsenal despite receiving interest from Manchester City, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta has made Rice one of his priority targets for the summer window but Arsenal have been unable to reach an agreement with West Ham.
The Gunners have seen two bids rejected so far, the latest of which is £75 million up front plus a further £15m in add-ons which falls short of West Ham’s £100m valuation.
City have now expressed a strong interest in signing Rice and are expected to submit a rival offer to Arsenal’s, although the Premier League champions are seeking assurances from the midfielder that he is not holding out for a move to Arteta’s side.
However, MailOnline reports that Rice is still looking to join Arsenal this summer, even after City’s interest was made known.
Declan Rice reportedly remains keen on a move to Arsenal (AFP via Getty)
The report also claims that Arsenal are now preparing a third bid which will go closer to matching West Ham’s £100m valuation.
Arsenal are also on the brink of completing their £65m deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
The Germany international has already undergone some of his medical tests with Arsenal and has agreed a five-year contract.
Arsenal are also expecting to reach an agreement with Ajax to sign Jurrien Timber and have submitted an improved offer after their initial bid was rejected last week.
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Pep Guardiola’s side are growing confident…
Arsenal and Man City are also strongly linked…
The third offer will be worth £90m plus add-ons…
Rice wants to become an Arsenal player this summer.
‘I’d love them to join United!’
Declan Rice has played his last game for West Ham (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images) Manchester City are…
The West Ham boss wants to sign Conor Gallagher as part of the deal.
‘He’s a step up from what they’ve got – it’s a good fit for him’.
Arsenal lead the race for Rice but a number of clubs are eager to sign the West Ham star.
The Gunners will need a huge bid.
The Bayern Munich boss is eager to sign the West Ham skipper this summer.
‘He improves the starting XI, no doubt!’
Worrying for the Gunners.
‘Arsenal will need to sell.’
He’s a target.
Mason Mount and Alexis Mac Allister could both be the subject of big transfers this summer (Picture: Getty Images)
With Liverpool set to spend big on new midfielders this summer, former Reds star Glen Johnson believes they should be prioritising a move for Chelsea’s Mason Mount over Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister.
A midfield revamp is expected at Anfield during the next transfer window, with a host of big names linked to the club.
Mount and Mac Allister are among those thought to be on Liverpool’s shopping list, along with the likes of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, although it now looks like the latter is set for Real Madrid.
In a straight choice between the Chelsea and Brighton men, Johnson believes that the World Cup winner would struggle to get in the side, while the Englishman would be better equipped for Jurgen Klopp’s team.
‘Even though it sounds silly to say, nowadays, £70 million for a good player isn’t that expensive, is it?’ Johnson told Betfred.
‘Alexis is certainly a good player but if you have to spend £70 million, then I’d rather that money was spent on Mason Mount.
‘Mason would have suited the team better, he would have got into the starting eleven and I don’t believe that Alexis can instantly command a starting berth in Liverpool’s team.
‘He would certainly be a good squad player, but I’d have preferred if they signed Mason Mount.’
Mount’s contract with Chelsea runs until 2024 so if a new deal is not signed then the club may look to cash in on the England international in the summer.
However, much will depend on the identity of the new permanent manager at Stamford Bridge and if they are keen to keep hold of the 24-year-old.
Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite for the role and is reportedly a big fan of Mount, so a stay in west London would become much likelier if the Argentine landed the job.
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The Hammers will only sell for a British-record fee.
The Gunners need a big summer if they’re to keep pace with their rivals.
The West Ham captain is expected to leave in the summer.
They have a decision to make.
