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West Ham United star Declan Rice is a subject of intense battle between Premier League clubs Manchester City and Arsenal.
West Ham United superstar Declan Rice has been told he may have to force a move away from the club with Manchester City and Arsenal heavily interested.
Rice has become the subject of an intense battle between Premier League champions City and challengers for the title last season Arsenal.
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Both clubs are going head-to-head for the West Ham captain having made considerable bids for the defensive midfielder.
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10:02 - 16.06.2023
Arsenal set to make improved £100m bid for Declan Rice
The Gunners have made the Hammer’s captain their number-one summer target.
Rice told to force move
While it is clear that Rice wants a move away from the club, his transfer appears to be dragging on.
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The Hammers, who Rice captained to a remarkable UEFA Europa Conference League title, have rejected multiple bids for the midfielder.
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15:30 - 18.06.2023
TRANSFERS: Thomas Partey exploring possibilities of leaving Arsenal as the Gunners close in on Declan Rice
The Ghana international is reportedly weighing up his options ahead of the arrival of the West Ham midfielder for a British record fee
With the deal dragging, there is a suggestion he may have to force his way out of the club.
This suggestion comes from former Liverpool and Tottenham star Danny Murphy.
“It may get to a point where Declan has got a decision to make – has he got the courage to kick up to get out if he needs to?” Murphy told White and Jordan on talkSPORT.
“I know he’s not that type of lad but sometimes you have to be Craig Bellamy, Joey Barton – you’ve got to look after yourself. I only had it once in my career, but you have to be able to follow through.”
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Speaking further, Murphy added that while it won’t be professional for Rice to do that, he should consider himself first.
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12:32 - 22.06.2023
Man City prepare opening bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice
Manchester City are set to make a bid for Declan Rice this week following the departure of Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona according to reports.
“Is it a professional thing to do? It doesn’t matter. You’ve got to look after yourself,” he added.
“The big question mark for Dec is if Man City do come in late, the choice over whether to leave London or not.
“London is his home, it’s where he’s grown up, it’s where his family is, but as a football decision it would be a no-brainer to join the Premier League champions.
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16:51 - 20.06.2023
Arsenal table second ₦90b-worth bid for West Ham's Declan Rice
Arsenal have returned to the negotiation table with a new bid for West Ham's Declan Rice after their first offer was rejected.
“If you had a choice between City and Arsenal, although Arsenal are on a great trajectory, you’d pick City all day long.”
Manchester City have now joined the race for Rice and are said to have made a bid in excess of 90 million.
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