Arsenal continue to be linked with a summer move for West Ham United captain Declan Rice
Arsenal are extremely keen to bolster their midfield options during the summer transfer window, football.london understands and West Ham United star Declan Rice remains their priority.
The England international has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League in recent years, capable of playing as a lone number six, as well as in a more attacking box-to-box role. Gunners supporters have frequently debated which position he would be deployed in by Mikel Arteta if he does make the move to north London this summer and if Rice's previous comments are anything to go by, he would prefer to operate further up the field.
"I think a lot of people see me as a simple, basic player who gets it, gives it and protects the back four,” he told Sky Sports back in 2021. “I know, my teammates know and the manager knows what I’ve got in my locker.
“I want to show that I can be exciting and I can take the ball forward. I have great athleticism.” Rice also admitted that he studies the likes of Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira, as well as Manchester City hero Yaya Toure - two of the best box-to-box midfielders that have graced the English top-flight.
"I’ve been watching the top players over the years, the Yaya Toures, the Vieiras", he added. "There’s a long way to go to get to that level.
"But the way they used to carry the ball up the pitch and drive their teams forward is something I have been trying to learn and add to my game."
jisblmnt
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Dont take 100 million bro.
yatbdimpty
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well come to arsenal the humble Man
Jizablprsy
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Arsenal true football fans, those of us who know a baller when they see one. prepare to burn your Arsenal ???? and find another sensible team worthy of your support if Declan Doodu Rice turns up next season in an Arsenal shirt. This would demonstrate that the club, Arteta and Edu are determined to sink the club beyond recovery. Declan Rice has absolutely no place in an Arsenal shirt! Not only is he not worthy, he ain't got anything Arsenal requires! Arsenal prepare for mass exodus if you persist with your foolishness!
Jizablprsy
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Arsenal shirts will go up in flames all over the planet if Arsenal persist with this foolishness! Declan Rice is not worthy, in fact he is Doodu!l
IsaacsQarterTomorrow
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Spend 100m just for rice ? never,I prefer eat gari
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with pepe soup
Mawbikmpy
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Spend 100m just for rice ? never,I prefer eat gari
Mawbikmpy
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we don't want a player for 100m hé should go to Chelsea or man u
Ziedmptuyz
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that's not going to be a good signing for Arsenal though...and I keep saying this but no one listens
Hahaha come on fans 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Ziedmptuyz
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Rice is a good and promising player, but he is overrated for that reason, I don't think Arsenal need a player like that, 100 Million for rice is way too high. Arsenal should look for somewhere else.
I’m agree with it.
seudlnty
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Mark my words today, Rice deal will not be delivered. anytime there's too much publicity on a deal, it never comes through
Sukbemnsuz
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Rice is a good and promising player, but he is overrated for that reason, I don't think Arsenal need a player like that, 100 Million for rice is way too high. Arsenal should look for somewhere else.
Nosisa
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that's not going to be a good signing for Arsenal though...and I keep saying this but no one listens
Why is that?
taebcmopt
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we need amadou onana
taebcmopt
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arsenal will be a rouge to sign a declan rice at arsenal
sodabkly
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that's not going to be a good signing for Arsenal though...and I keep saying this but no one listens
you are not an arsenal fun
Tedcekmrsy
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that's not going to be a good signing for Arsenal though...and I keep saying this but no one listens
lepainops
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This is the first person to ever mentioned 2 African players as a mentor, it will be a good thing if Arsenal bring the player to the Emirates flight