Declan Rice To Arsenal: West Ham Reject First Bid For Captain As Man City Join Transfer Race

Declan Rice To Arsenal: West Ham Reject First Bid For Captain As Man City Join Transfer Race

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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