Lightning could be about to strike twice for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal, with the news that West Ham are closing in on an agreement with Man City for Declan Rice.
The Gunners have dilly-dallied with two bids which they knew was well below the price that the Hammers were willing to sell for, and by so doing, they could well have paid the price.
As happened with Mikhailo Mudryk, who eventually signed for Chelsea because Arsenal couldn’t get the deal over the line, another major target could be moving away from a switch to the Emirates Stadium.
Even if it’s believed that Rice’s preference is to move to the Emirates Stadium, if Arsenal aren’t prepared to meet the Hammers valuation, that is an option that will not be open to him.
According to a tweet from reliable journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio, there is confidence at the treble winners that they will reach a final agreement with the east Londoners for their captain.
Declan #Rice getting closer to @ManCity: confidence to reach final agreement with @WestHam. @SkySport
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) June 22, 2023
Such a power play really does put the ball firmly in Arsenal’s court now, as they need to move quickly in order to ensure that they get their man.
From West Ham’s point of view, this developing situation is ideal as it means that they can, potentially, play the two Premier League sides off against each other.
Given that they don’t have to sell Rice either, David Sullivan is in just about as perfect a position as it’s possible for a chairman to be.
Utter bollocks
I still don’t believe thiis
Dilly dally are the right words.
If gunners miss out then Edu must be sacked. Edu should have sat down with Hammers several weeks ago and sorted this out, not make an offer, wait 2 weeks then make another offer. That’s stupid..Even more stupid is Waiting another two weeks for a third offer. Dumb and Dumber.
Arsenal have the money, they should not be trying to offload to make the purchase. Owners should have stumped up £100m at end of season for making champions league. Why so Arsenal never have the funds??
“Given that they don’t have to sell Rice either…”
In what world? Rice is going into his last year. Next summer, he goes for free.
Edu is selfish , him and his entourages must be sacked. Because he do things in benefits of his pocket not the club or the fans. Where he profited for himself not the club there he will spend the club’s money. If the club gives you money to buy players, it’s not your money, buy the players the coach wanted instead he will go around and started buying players that are not even eligible to play for the club. If Arsenal misses out of Rice deal this time, Edu must go, because he is not a good sporting director for Arsenal. Buy Rice at all costs or Edu must sacked. We need a director who will please the fans and make the club to archive trophies not the one who will come and thief the club’s money in the name of commission. Please please please go and buy Rice for us or you must sacked.
Edu is wicked he wants us to miss again on Rice deal? Arsenal need to sacked Edu or the club continue gives the fans heartache and no trophies this season again
Edu is very wicked. He wanted Arsenal to miss out on Rice deal as he did on Mudtyk. And Rice is ready to play for Arsenal. Edu the money is not for your pockets is to buy players, go and buy Rice at all costs we need him at Arsenal or you must sacked that is all with no excuses.