Declan Rice has been one of the big targets of European teams in this transfer window. After having his name linked to rumors with the Bayern Munchen e Manchester Unitedit was Arsenal’s turn to make a proposal of more than 100 million euros for the player.
However, the offer was turned down by the West Hama club that has a contract with Rice until June 2024. According to The Guardian, Arsenal heard a “no” after offering a proposal of 105 million euros, an amount that would make Declan Rice the most expensive transfer in Gunners history .
This was not Arsenal’s first attempt to sign the 24-year-old midfielder. Last week, West Ham were offered 93 million euros, which they promptly refused, and now ask for around 116 million to release it to the London rival.
Still according to the English vehicle, one reason for the increase in the asking price for Rice was the fact that West Ham won the UEFA Conference League in early June. The team defeated Fiorentina, from Italy, in the final by 1-0 and lifted the tournament cup.
“We promised to let him go. He has it in his head that he wants to leave and, when the time comes, he will continue on his way and we will have to look for a replacement. It is not something we wanted. We offered 230 thousand euros (R$ 1.2 million at quotation). current) weekly wages a year and a half ago, but he refused. We can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to stay,” West Ham chairman David Sullivan said of Declan Rice after the title.
In addition to Rice, Arsenal are also targeting the signing of midfielder Roméo Lavia, from Southampton, and defenders Jurrien Timber and Mo Simakan, from Ajax and Red Bull Leipzig, respectively.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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