There has been yet another twist in the Declan Rice transfer saga this summer as Manchester City have now entered the race to sign West Ham’s captain.
Arsenal have been leading the race to sign Declan Rice this summer, but the Gunners have now had two bids for the midfielder rejected.
The improved bid from the Gunners was reportedly worth around £75 million, with £15 million in add-ons bringing the total bid to around £90m.
West Ham rejected the second Arsenal bid as they believed the add-ons Mikel Arteta’s side were discussing would not amount to £15m – and £75m alone was not enough to secure Rice.
With the Hammers rejecting Arsenal’s second bid, Manchester City are now set to join the race to sign Rice this summer.
Manchester City have decided to bid for Declan Rice after calling West Ham last Friday to be informed 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Man City also checked player’s side — understand Rice is open to any move so deal depends on the clubs now.
Arsenal, planning to bid again since last week. ⚪️🔴 #AFC pic.twitter.com/wdHsnlerii
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2023
City have just parted ways with Veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and with a new midfielder one of the Citizens top priorities this season, Declan Rice could be the perfect replacement.
Pep Guardiola has already confirmed City’s first signing of the summer, as Mateo Kovacic completed a move from Chelsea earlier this week.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Rice is open to a move to any club this summer, even though we don’t know the amount City have offered West Ham yet.
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Although Manchester City are set to bid a ‘large fee’ for Rice this summer, Arsenal remain confident on getting their man and are also reportedly planning a third bid for the 24-year-old.
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