In the first week of the summer transfer market, Declan Rice’s future has taken front stage. Arsenal appeared to be the front-runner to capture the West Ham captain, but they’ve already had two offers rejected.
City’s interest has piqued after the Gunners declined to match West Ham’s £100 million value of the midfielder. According to football.london, the 24-year-old will get an official offer from the treble-winners in the upcoming days.
Since more than six months ago, Rice has been designated as Arteta’s top target for a signing, and should he do so, Rice is anticipated to play a significant role in the north Londoners’ team in 2019. Thomas Partey and Xhaka are both heading out this summer, therefore Arsenal will need to add players to the middle of the park.
Arsenal may lose out on the England international as a result of City’s entry into the race. The midfielder is open to any move, according to trade expert Fabrizio Romano, opening the door for both teams.
Rice has given another hint about his future on social media amid all the speculation around it. The midfielder’s Thursday alterations to his Twitter account , which may have hinted at his wish to leave his childhood club, were quickly noticed by West Ham supporters.
A collage using numerous pictures of Rice from during the course of his West Ham career serves as his new Twitter profile picture. Since his debut at the conclusion of the 2016–17 season, he has played more than 200 times in the Premier League for the Hammers.
Rice acknowledged his ambition to play in the UEFA Champions League earlier this season after discussing the prestigious competition with his international teammates. He declared, “I want to play in the Champions League 100 percent.” “I’ve been repeating it for the past two to three years.
“I’ve been doing admirably for my club on a consistent basis, and I feel like I really want to keep pushing. I recognise several of my pals who are competing in the Champions League and for significant titles.
“You only have one career, so you want to look back on your accomplishments and the biggest games you’ve played in.”