Arsenal transfer news: Declan Rice looks set to become the latest addition to the Arsenal squad this summer, ready to join for a club-record fee
football.london understands that the Gunners have held keen interest in the England international since early this year, outlining their interest in making his move a top priority this summer. While it's yet to be confirmed, the north London outfit appear to have won the race for the 24-year-old after plenty of twists and turns.
There was an initial wait to start the bidding process due to the Hammers' involvement in the Europa Conference League final at the end of the season. Once that was out of the way, bidding could begin as Arsenal had offers worth a total of £80million and £90million turned away.
Manchester City later joined the race, making an initial offer that threatened their rivals, and while it was turned down there was a price tag that was nearing the £100million mark. It would likely be a case of which team blinked first to reach that huge nine-figure offer, and it was the Gunners that made their move.
An agreement in principle was agreed with West Ham on a move worth a total £105million, leading to City dropping out of the race. All that was left was to iron out some details, such as the payment structure, due to how large the deal is for both clubs and the importance of getting it right.
With that seemingly done, as well as a medical with the club already, it seems as though things should be coming to a close but there's still one final detail. According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are ready to seal the move once the wording has been confirmed and given the green light from the lawyers.
With that being the case, it seems as though a move is imminent alongside that of Jurrien Timber, who is readying a switch from Ajax worth roughly £40million. Given the money involved, it comes as little surprise that such deals take some time to be concluded in the transfer market.
However, it appears as though the two new signings are close and nearing final confirmation before Arsenal's pre-season matches get underway.
wakaso1
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Am tired of waiting for this Rice to be cooked with our timber so that we can enjoy it very well no hassle o
fonnosyz
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arsenal is a fake team, they just know shouting for us, kasasiro
Poobcdims
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You guys are just talking the talk .Rice and Timber did their medicals on Saturday.and whats left is Arsenal to clear the paperwork.of which everything is done .Since Rice is our special signing he needs a special unveiling too
vibdkmnpy
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arsenal are too slow in doing things
vucailrty
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I am really tired of this rice stories and if arsenal can't be able to pay the money or complete the deal then why can't you get someone else, what's taking so long to announce the deal.? Arsenal coming to transfer we talk too much but we take 3 or4 week only on one player why can't you be like other teams
tasadinuyz
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if they gonna sign him good for us but we're tired of this...
Yuccnsu
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Unbelievable, this is the most drawn out player deal. Arsenal takes forever to sign ANY player. It’s either you sign the player or you don’t. We are now tired with this almost done issue.
Ellairdo
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Arsenal praying hard not to meet Bayern Munich in the group stage
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Bayern are crap now
Ellairdo
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Arsenal praying hard not to meet Bayern Munich in the group stage
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Bayern are wank now
MadridSport
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Arsenal praying hard not to meet Bayern Munich in the group stage
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😂😂😂lol
pepblnru
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What is arsenal waiting for and discussing for 2 weeks. Just a 30 minute meeting and buy the player once so that he can feature partey and odegard
Shmonny
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Declan Pilav 1 million
zerbigboy
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Arsenal praying hard not to meet Bayern Munich in the group stage
TheO2man
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Rice to Arsenal was the earliest rumour to emerge from the mill and the deal is becoming the longest to start and complete in the history of player transfers. I hope the positive impact Arsenal fans expect Rice will have on the club lasts as much.
Docclmn
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Arsenal should pay nah what are they wanting for,? d money is let them arsenal waist it. we shall see how rice hahaha flop
jaccmopz
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honestly I'm getting outta anxiety n anxiousness bout this rice deal...our scouting teams should tip us on new striker...COYG🥰