West Ham rejected Arsenal’s initial approach for club captain Declan Rice because they were ‘unimpressed’ with the offer’s nature as well as the amount.
After leading the Hammers to a Europa Conference League success earlier this month, the 24-year-old is anticipated to be sold this summer.
Rice is eager to play in the Champions League and was impressed by Mikel Arteta’s ambitions for him during a series of conversations with the Spaniard in April. According to Evening News
Rice’s preferred destination is Arsenal, and the Gunners wasted no time in bidding for the midfielder, putting an £80 million proposal earlier today.
However, West Ham rejected the offer immediately.
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For starters, the amount is much less than their £110 million assessment of Rice.
However, West Ham rejected the offer right away.
For starters, the amount is much less than their £110 million assessment of Rice.
Second, the Hammers were underwhelmed by the amount of ‘upfront’ cash offered by Arsenal.
The Gunners offered a number of add-ons that increased the offer to much than £80 million.
These included prizes for winning the Premier League and/or the Champions League.
West Ham, on the other hand, is skeptical of those possibilities and wants a stronger financial assurance.
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