Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of the England international
West Ham captain Declan Rice with the Europa Conference League trophy. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesArsenal are close to agreeing a fee with West Ham for Declan Rice and are expected to pay more than £100m for the midfielder if certain add-ons are achieved.
West Ham have accepted they are going to lose Rice and Arsenal are ready to make him the most expensive player in their history. A bid is yet to be submitted but talks between the clubs are progressing smoothly and there is confidence that the deal will be finalised soon. Arsenal have made Rice their top target and will face no issues when it comes to personal terms. They are moving quickly in an effort to ensure the deal goes through without any hitch and have been keen to pay about £90m for the 24-year-old. West Ham want as much money as possible and have asked for add-ons that would take the fee to more than £100m. Arsenal’s transfer record is the £72m paid for Nicolas Pépé in 2019.
Sources believe the prospect of a rival club trying to sign the West Ham captain is receding. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United have looked at signing Rice but Arsenal, who are looking for ways to move out Pépé and Cédric Soares, have been the most aggressive in attempting to buy him.
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