Declan Rice’s transfer saga seemed to be reaching its climax, but it was just an illusion. It’s as far from over as it gets…According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal have made a club-record offer for Rice, after the Hammers rejected the first one. However, it is anticipated that even the proposal of £75m and £15m in add-ons will be turned down by their Premier League city rivals. 🚨 Arsenal have now made a 2nd, improved offer to West Ham for Declan Rice. £75m + £15m add-ons. Club-record proposal for 24yo England midfielder expected to be turned down by #WHUFC – but #AFC getting closer to acceptable fee for top target @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/awJcPUitmf— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 20, 2023 Still, as per Ornstein, Arsenal are getting closer to a fee that West Ham are aiming to achieve if their captain is to depart.Meanwhile, the Premier League champions Manchester City are also actively exploring an approach of their own for the 24-year-old midfielder. West Ham chairman David Sullivan said after the Europa Conference League triumph that he expected Rice to have played his last game for the club, adding that he “wanted to go”.Arsenal and Declan Rice – a match made in heaven that would cost a hell lot of moneyRice’s contract at West Ham expires in 2024, with an option for a one-year extension. He has made 245 appearances for West Ham since making his debut in 2017.##NAJAVA_MECA_7331246##
