Arsenal is in a race with several clubs to sign Declan Rice and the England star is almost certain to leave East London in the summer.
Rice has improved in the last few seasons and has been one of the consistent performers in the English top flight.
He would have just a season left on his current deal in the summer and has refused to extend his contract with the Irons.
This is a clear sign that he wants out and a report on Football Insider reveals he is most likely heading to Arsenal.
The report claims the midfielder is an important target for Mikel Arteta’s side and they are working hard behind the scenes to make the move happen, which has given them the advantage over others at the moment.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Rice is a very talented boy and explains why many clubs have him on their radar and it will take a lot of work to persuade him to join us.
However, if we win the Premier League this season, we become even stronger favourites and the midfielder could help us retain the crown in the next campaign.
West Ham would be delighted that many clubs are chasing the 24-year-old because an auction will fetch them good money.
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As much as l like him, any valuation approaching 80/100 million is far too much in my opinion.
Off topic, good news that Elneny has extended his contract for another year, in my opinion, I add that caveat as I’m sure a lot of others won’t agree.
GB, Indeed you may be VERY SURE, most Gooners will never agree with your nonsense suggestion, to extend the contract of one of our few remaining deadwood players.
Hardly deadwood , he’s a more than reliable squad player and I said “a lot” not “most”. I thought you prided yourself on accuracy, but obviously not.
Where do you get the “most Gooners” from Jon?
Surely you’re not questioning Mikel Arteta’s judgement are you?
The only “deadwood” I can see, is your outdated view on a player who MA has twice given a new contract to – despite you saying that he would not be given another one 100%!!!
Deadwood is deadwood Ken. Elneny is keeping younger players from being given an opportunity. Seven years of nothingness is enough. He is a likeable guy but spare us more of the same.
What youngsters are you talking about and are you also questioning MA?
And why not. Let’s start with Smith Rowe, Patino, Lakonga and the up and comers at the Hale End. And yes, I am scratching my head at Arteta’s loyalty to a player whose ineffectiveness cosy us a place in the top four last season and who hasn’t contributed one iota to this season’s improvements. Wouldn’t you call that “deadwood”?
Smith-Rowe is just back from a long injury, Patino is out on loan and Lakonga is, well, Lakonga. Has Mo ever let us down? Has he ever moaned about being on the bench? No to both questions. Ok, he’s not up to the likes of Partey or Jorginho standards but he’s likely being kept on to mentor the younger players and be a dependable backup when really needed. Him getting another year has no negative effects on the squad, only positives.
Couldn’t have put it better GB and in MA we trust… or wkrds to that effect.
Hiw and anyone can be asked to contribute on the field when they’re injured, is farcical – a you say, it’s what Elneny has beeb doing iff the field that’s has influenced MA in my opinion.
Rice is a talent, but not enough to get into a bidding war and overpay for a player with 1 year left on his contract.
If the fee approaches anything around 80 million or above, I hope they look elsewhere. There are talented and versatile DM’s out there, albeit not with the PL experience of Rice.
Question is, with Rice which midfielder gets dropped or sold? Don’t think Rice is coming
I don’t know if he’s joining us or not but I agree that it seems like too much money and I’m not particularly keen. When everyone is fit, I wouldn’t have him in our first team – he’s not as good as partey and I don’t see him playing higher up the pitch than that – so why pay so much for him?
1 year left on his deal and we could also throw a player in their direction to sweeten the deal like a Pepe or a player we don’t use much they may need, Niles is another as is Nelson or loan Eddie. Give Balogun a chance at TheEmirates next season, plenty of competition to play in.
It will be all where Declan Rice wants to go. If its Arsenal then he will push a move through as he wants to stay in London and wants champions league football. The way its looking either Arsenal or Spurs be his destination.
Elneny with a new deal also tells me that Rice will be our only midfield signing this summer or someone in that position.
Kiwior still hasn’t played a game, Trossard a super signing and Jorginho smart business. Add Rice, Balogun and another ST and we’re good to go.
If Arsenal get Champions League he will be begging to join us. The point is his pr machine is in overdrive. Does anyone think another top five club want him? And at those prices for a non goal scoring defensive midfielder who may even be relegated come May. Chelsea no way, Liverpool no way Man City no way, Man Utd no way, Spurs no way Newcastle probably.
Stay clear and buy from Brighton
Rice will be a better addition