Arsenal news: £120m star ‘wants quick talks’ over Emirates move
Declan Rice, an Arsenal target, will want to discuss his future with the north London club as soon as feasible, according to journalist Dean Jones of GIVEMESPORT.
This summer, Arsenal has identified the midfield general as their top priority recruit, and a move from east to north London is likely to occur.
Declan Rice covers Arsenal transfer rumours.
Alex Crook from talkSPORT believes that Arsenal is still the favorite to acquire their English target this summer.
The report claims Rice has spoken with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel amid rumors the 24-year-old will join the Bavarian powerhouses.
To Mikel Arteta’s anguish, transfer expert Jose Felix Diaz has stated that Rice’s unanticipated transfer to the Allianz Arena is now ‘close’.
West Ham are no longer able to compete with clubs deserving of the Champions League, and their captain has refused to extend his contract.
Sky Sports previously reported that the east London club has placed a £120 million price tag on his cranium.
Rice’s destination at the start of the 2023/24 season is still unknown, but Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT that there has never been any indication that he desired to play for Bayern Munich.
Jones stated that Rice is eager to discuss his future with Arsenal officials as soon as feasible.
What did Dean Jones have to say concerning Arsenal and Declan Rice?
He stated, “There is no indication that Declan Rice has or ever had the desire to play for Bayern Munich.” He desires to communicate with Arsenal as quickly as possible. And from there, Arsenal must attempt to get their ducks in a row fast in order to close the deal before Bayern Munich has a chance to properly negotiate with him.
Arsenal will have first rights on this player.
What can Declan Rice offer Arsenal?
Leadership would be an intangible that Rice would offer in abundance. At moments during their title-contending campaign, it could be argued that Arsenal lacked a capable leader.
Being the captain of the Irons has added another weapon to Rice’s already diverse skill set, making him an invaluable asset for a team like Arsenal, who have returned to the Champions League.
Granit Xhaka, an experienced midfielder for Arsenal, will depart the club in the summer to join Bayer Leverkusen of the Bundesliga, leaving a gaping hole for someone to fill.
Rice is ideal in every way. The England international with 41 caps has lead West Ham to the Europa Conference League final, scoring one goal and assisting on another.
His club has not had its most fruitful season on the domestic front. According to WhoScored, Rice has the highest average match rating for the club, despite the fact that the Hammers concluded the season in 14th place.
According to Fbref, the in-demand Englishman also recorded an impressive 1.73 interceptions, 1.59 clearances, and 2.42 progressive carries per 90 minutes during the 2022/23 season.
If Arsenal can fend off Bayern Munich in their fierce pursuit of the versatile midfielder, it would be an extraordinary purchase, albeit one that would cost a lot of money.
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Arsenal news: £120m star ‘wants quick talks’ over Emirates move