Arsenal a step ahead in Declan Rice acquisition after top team opts out from bidding race

Declan Rice hits headlines again as he is most wanted midfielder in this summer's transfer window. West Ham captain will be looking to move to ar club after spending almost six years with club and leading m to be champions of Conference League this season. With Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich interested in star, his boat seems to stay in London.

3 things you need to kw

• Declan Rice scored 4 goals in 37 games in EPL 
• Rice's contract expires on Jun 30, 2024, with an option of one year
• West Ham captain is versatile eugh to play as a centre back

Which club could Declan Rice join this summer?

According to reports, Manchester City is pulling out of race to sign English defensive midfielder as Arsenal is willing to offer  £105 million for West Ham player.

Arsenal made a third proposal for Rice on Tuesday, paying £100 million upfront plus £5 million in add-ons. Arsenal's previous transfer record of £72 million was set in 2019 when y paid Lille for Nicolas Pepe, who is reported to leave club after his loan spell ends with OGC Nice, in order to generate funds.

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Arsenal wants Rice badly in this summer's transfer window as y want to stabilize ir midfield, which had a poor performance in second half of last season, leading Manchester City to Premier League title.

However, earlier this month, Pep Guardiola team showed immense interest in 24-year-old and England's midfielder was offered £80 million upfront, plus £10 million in add-ons. But Premier League champions are reportedly t interested to pay more than that for player.

How much money does West Ham want for ir club captain?

West Ham reportedly wants £120 million for Rice, but y are also willing to accept an offer of £100 million plus a player for ir club’s best player. West Ham is reportedly requesting an upfront payment of agreed-upon sum within a shorter timeframe. overall amount of £105 million is t expected to be a problem. Rice is expected to leave West Ham during forthcoming transfer window, having led team to ir first European title in 58 years.

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Hammers' chairman, David Sullivan, has recognised a mutual understanding that allows Rice to leave team despite fact that he has one year left on his contract, which can be extended for a furr 12 months. Declan Rice has been a consistent presence in West Ham's lineup since his breakout season in 2017-18. Following Mark ble's retirement last year, he took over as captain.