The latest on Declan Rice’s potential move to Arsenal is that the Gunners are considering signing the West Ham United captain this summer. The 24-year-old has been identified as a top target for the club, with the Hammers having accepted that they may not be able to tie him down to a new long-term deal.
Arsenal could look to acquire Rice for the same amount that Manchester United paid for Casemiro, £70m, and the Englishman is said to be a “force of nature” and operate on a “different level” according to journalists.
Arsenal are reportedly considering signing West Ham United captain Declan Rice this summer in a potential deal that could be worth up to £70 million.
Rice is said to be a top target for the London club and there is a growing belief among fans that he would be a great signing to improve the team’s midfield. The 24-year-old Englishman is seen as an “all round” midfielder, possessing an impressive range of passing and an ability to read the game.
The Hammers have accepted that they may not be able to tie down Rice to a new long-term deal and reports suggest that Arsenal could attempt to land the midfielder for the same fee that Manchester United recently paid for Casemiro.
Rice has been especially impressive this campaign in terms of his crunching tackles, interceptions, and aerials. He’s also a “force of nature” and operates on a “different level” with his impressive range of passing and ability to read the game according to journalists.
The midfielder has already registered significant minutes for club and country, so his experience would be invaluable for Arsenal in their upcoming campaigns.
Arsenal are said to be keen to sign Rice as a replacement for Matteo Guendouzi and make him their first signing target this summer. If a move were to happen, Rice could potentially form a formidable partnership with Thomas Partey, Odegaard and Xhala and make a big impact on the team’s chances of challenging for trophies.
All in all, it will be fascinating to see how the situation develops over the next few months as Arsenal consider making a move for one of English football’s brightest talents.
