According to transfer expert Dean Jones of GIVEMESPORT, Arsenal “will make another bid” for Declan Rice and the Emirates Stadium crowd received some “good news” after Manchester City’s first offer for the West Ham United striker was turned down.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of the Arsenal, is ready to finish the continuing summer saga by winning the race for the England international.
Declan Rice’s transfer rumours from Arsenal
Fabrizio Romano, a transfer analyst, claims that Arsenal is still committed to getting Rice and will make a third attempt at West Ham.
The Italian writer claims that after Manchester City formally started their pursuit of the central midfielder earlier this week, the residents of north London want to respond.
Rice has been Pep Guardiola’s target for bringing to the Etihad Stadium, but West Ham rejected the original offer worth up to £90 million from the defending Premier League champions.
It is believed that Arsenal will return to the bargaining table soon after their previous offer of the same sum was also rejected by the Hammers because they were holding out for a £100 million fee.
Respected journalist Paul Brown recently told GIVEMESPORT that Arsenal are still in the lead in the competition for Rice despite Manchester City stepping up their quest.
What has Dean Jones said about Rice?
Jones believes Arsenal supporters should be upbeat after seeing Manchester City fail with their opening attempt to land Rice.
The journalist understands the capital club are preparing to table another bid, which would have been lodged regardless of their Premier League rivals’ efforts to strike a deal.
Jones told GIVEMESPORT on Tuesday afternoon: “Some good news for Arsenal fans is that Manchester City’s bid has been rejected, and they continue to lead the race for Rice.
“Of course, this is a bit of a nerve-racking time, but Arsenal will make another bid for Rice very soon. That was coming irrespective of Manchester City launching their own offer.
“Arsenal are seeking to satisfy West Ham the best they can and will take some heart from the fact Manchester City didn’t get their opening offer accepted either.”
Could Arteta be a key factor in helping Arsenal sign Rice ahead of Man City?
Romano, a dependable journalist, claims that Arteta is urging Arsenal to provide the funding required to hire Rice.
The reporter claims that if the 24-year-old moves to the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners manager’s insistence will have been a key element in the deal.
Rice is obviously up for grabs because West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan informed talkSPORT that the Hammers captain’s farewell game for the team was likely to have been the Europa Conference League final victory over Fiorentina.
In a few days, he will begin the final 12 months of his £60,000-per-week deal, albeit the east Londoners have the option to extend it by an additional year.
Arteta ought to keep making as many attempts as he can to persuade the Arsenal administration to sign Rice, who has made 204 Premier League appearances in his early career.