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Manchester City Make £90million Bid for Declan Rice, Sparking Transfer Frenzy

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Manchester City have reportedly made a £90million bid for West Ham United captain Declan Rice, joining a growing list of contenders vying for the England international's signature. This move comes as part of City's efforts to bolster their midfield, following the confirmation that captain Ilkay Gundogan is leaving the club at the end of his contract. Meanwhile, Arsenal, who had also expressed interest in Rice, are expected to submit a counter-offer, while Manchester United is also considering a player-plus-cash deal for the midfielder.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester City have made a £90million bid for Declan Rice, matching Arsenal's second bid and exceeding their initial offer of £75million.
  • City's bid includes £80million upfront and £10million in payments conditional on achievements, which is more attractive to West Ham than Arsenal's proposed deal.
  • Rice's agent has stated that the player is keen on leaving West Ham and moving to a top-four Premier League club.
  • Arsenal's proposed deal includes £75million upfront and £15million in add-ons, spread over a five-year period, but was rejected by West Ham.
  • Manchester United is also considering a bid for Rice, but have asked for more time and are considered outsiders in the transfer chase.
  • City's bid for Rice is part of a broader effort to strengthen their midfield, following the departure of Ilkay Gundogan and the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.
  • Arsenal are also pursuing several other transfer targets, including RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol and Ajax's Jurrien Timber.

Statistics:

  • £90million: Manchester City's bid for Declan Rice.
  • £80million: The upfront payment in City's bid for Rice.
  • £10million: The conditional payments in City's bid for Rice.
  • £45million: The total of Arsenal's proposed deal, including add-ons (£75million + £15million).
  • £30million: The amount Chelsea received for Mateo Kovacic.
  • £65million: The amount Arsenal have committed to signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
  • £40million: The expected cost of Arsenal's deal for Jurrien Timber.
  • £100 million: West Ham's target fee for Declan Rice.
  • £115million: The amount Real Madrid are paying for Jude Bellingham.
  • 304: The number of appearances Declan Rice has made for Manchester City.

Sources:

  • Telegraph Sport
  • Get Football News Worldwide
  • TalkSport

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