Arsenal wants to finish their transfer business quickly in the summer, even before the pre-season tour if that is possible.
However, in signing players, it takes two to tango and one man they want to add to their squad as soon as possible is Declan Rice.
The midfielder is their top summer target and the Englishman will also consider their offer as he wants to play in the Champions League.
However, a report in The Daily Mail reveals West Ham has no intention to discuss a move for him with another club until after a potential Conference League final next month.
Arsenal will get to work on new signings as soon as the season ends, but West Ham could frustrate those plans by delaying the deal.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Rice is a superb midfielder and can do a job for us if we add him to our squad at the end of this season.
However, we expect him to have several suitors, which could affect our chances of adding him to our set-up.
But if the England international wants to remain in London, we will have the upper hand in the race for his signature as the best London club in the league this season.
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While I like Rice, in view of the price quoted by West Ham, and the fact that they are not interested in a player swap plus cash arrangement, I would move quickly for Caicedo before Liverpool submit a bid for MacAllister.I can see Brighton agreeing to sell one of their midfield diamonds, but not both.Apart from being younger than Rice I believe Caicedo has a higher ceiling and has shown his versatility in a number of positions and roles this season.
@Grandad
I agree. I honestly don’t see all the fuss about Rice. I feel we should go for a more mobile, as well as versatile player. Plus, the price they’re asking is senile.Jus sayin…
Well, Xhaka leaves at the end of the season confirmed.
So there’s that
Caicedo and another strong box to box midfielder with good height for presence in the midfield. I like Declan Rice, but ty here are better alternatives for less price.
I agree with the above posts. I like RICE BUT DISCOUNTED THE IDEA OF HIM COMING HERE AGES AGO,. simply for our lack of being willing to meet the price West Ham will demand and WILL GET from other suitors, but NOT from us.
As its not happening , I won’t waste time and energy worrying about it!
Why should we pay such amount been brandied around for someone who has just one Year left on his contract. That’s senile. Period.