Declan Rice is still anticipated to be formally revealed by Arsenal by the end of the week, despite rumors of discontent at West Ham United. Following multiple stories on Wednesday afternoon, anxiety among Arsenal supporters regarding the signing of Declan Rice has began to grow. According to Sky Sports, West Ham United was growing more upset with the hold-up in the sale of Rice to Arsenal, which was allegedly brought on by paperwork issues on the part of the Gunners.
Although the contracts haven’t been finalized, Rice has reportedly already passed his Arsenal physical. The Sun then stated that West Ham is upset about the move’s delay and worries they may lose out on important transfer targets as a result. However, a West Ham source, ExWHUEmployee, has stepped out to ease fears, tweeting that the Rice situation hasn’t changed.
On either Friday or Saturday, the player is anticipated to release a video saying farewell to West Ham and be officially introduced by Arsenal before joining Mikel Arteta’s team for the tour of the United States this weekend. Arsenal reportedly wants to make the announcement prior to the transatlantic flight, according to multiple reports coming from London.
Currently in Germany for a friendly match against FC Nurnberg on Thursday night, Arsenal will return to England before departing for the United States on Sunday. Before the tour, Rice and Emile Smith Rowe will get the chance to reunite with the group at that stay in England. Before agreeing on on the line, both Arsenal and West Ham will want to ensure that all the details are precisely how they want them.
Price Reduction For West Ham’s Desired Midfielder
West Ham might let Alex Scott, who is wanted by Bristol City, to depart for £20 million, which is £5 million lower than the original asking price. Wolves and Bournemouth are also interested in the 19-year-old midfielder, who is regarded as the hottest player in the Championship. The Hammers, though, are still interested despite believing that paying £25 million for an untested Premier League player is excessive.
They only offered £12 million for Flynn Downes and will keep negotiating on the 19-year-old Scott, who was initially a target for Spurs but now seems to have slipped out of the running. Given that the top Premier League teams have shown little interest in the player and that the Hammers only spent less than £25 million for Jarrod Bowen, it would seem reasonable to demand a lesser fee than what City is asking.
Scott has been dubbed the “Guernsey Grealish” and the 19-year-old made an quite exciting impression during his 42 appearances for the Robins last season, recording five assists and scoring once in the Championship, where he was voted the English second tier’s Young Player of the Season.
