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Manchester City makes formal offer for the West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice

22 June, 2023
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Manchester City are preparing to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Declan Rice by making a formal offer for the West Ham United midfielder, sources have said.

 


City have been monitoring developments as Arsenal had two bids rejected earlier this month for the 24-year-old, the latest of which totalled £90 million comprising £75m and a further £15m in add-ons.

 

Sources have said that City were waiting for Ilkay Gundogan to decide his future before moving for a new midfielder, and now that he has chosen to turn down a new deal to join Barcelona, Pep Guardiola's side are ready to act.

 

West Ham value Rice in excess of £100m, and Arsenal are expected to return with a third offer. It remains to be seen how much City are willing to bid but the Premier League champions signaling their interest will likely drive up the fee.

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