Declan Rice completing a big-money move to Arsenal is becoming more realistic as the summer transfer window edges closer. The Gunners have reportedly identified Rice as their priority summer target after missing out on Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo in January
In January, it was claimed that Arsenal were plotting a swoop for Rice at the end of the season as Mikel Arteta vies to bolster his midfield ranks.
The 24-year-old’s contract expires in 2024. And although West Ham have the option to extend it by a further year, he has already rejected three new proposals with eyes on the next step in his career.
The report adds that the Hammers have internally conceded that they must cash in on Rice this summer to recoup a fitting transfer fee.
Two months on, an update from Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has claimed that Rice to Arsenal is becoming a ‘realistic’ prospect.
The 24-year-old’s contract expires in 2024. And although West Ham have the option to extend it by a further year, he has already rejected three new proposals with eyes on the next step in his career.
The report adds that the Hammers have internally conceded that they must cash in on Rice this summer to recoup a fitting transfer fee.
Two months on, an update from Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has claimed that Rice to Arsenal is becoming a ‘realistic’ prospect.
“Of course, they didn’t manage to get him, but Declan Rice now appears to be the primary target.
“The noises we’re hearing is that could be a very realistic one to do for Arsenal in the summer.”
Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have been heavily linked with the England international in recent years, but West Ham have managed to retain his services.
However, amid a disappointing season with David Moyes’ side pulled into the relegation scrap, his desire for Champions League football looks set to be burning too brightly to contain.
