Jamie Carragher fires Arsenal transfer warning to Declan Rice as Bayern Munich end chase

Declan Rice green lights Mikel Arteta’s £92m priority decision with final West Ham message

According to the report from football.london, West Ham star Declan Rice has once again proven why he is Arsenal’s main transfer priority this summer. As football.london have reported since February, the 24-year-old is the top target for the Gunners ahead of the 2023/24 season with Mikel Arteta hoping Rice can be one key part of a mini-midfield overhaul.Information Guide Nigeria

Edu’s plan for the summer window regarding midfielders was mostly clear with further defensive depth also an important issue to fix. Acquiring two options for the engine room was suggested but never looked a guarantee, however, signing a midfield duo now appears a necessity with a major first-team departure set to occur.Information Guide Nigeria

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The decision to sanction a sale indicates a huge shift from Arteta and Edu regarding their plans for Arsenal. Xhaka would’ve turned 31 at the start of next season and the club are set to lose an important leader both on the pitch and in the dressing room.Information Guide Nigeria

However, while not a direct replacement, Rice has also shown those qualities and on Thursday evening he arguably did so in the most important game of his domestic career. West Ham were 2-1 in front from the first leg in their Europa Conference League semi-final against AZ Alkmaar. Avoid defeat and they were heading to the final in Prague on June 7.NYSC Portal

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It was a tense second leg in the Netherlands but led by Rice the Hammers held firm and were heading for qualification with a goalless draw before Pablo Fornals scored late on to seal their place in the final. According to FotMob, Rice made a staggering 14 ball recoveries while also hitting the same number for passes into the final third which helped him receive the highest rating (8.2) of any player on the pitch.NYSC Portal

Understandably, given his value to the club, West Ham are said to be demanding a £120million package deal for their skipper. However, the Gunners are currently preparing a £92million offer which will formally arrive once West Ham’s European adventure is over.JAMB Portal

It is unlikely that Arteta and Edu needed further proof that Rice is absolutely the right man to take the club to the next level, but nonetheless the English midfielder has once again proven he is and then some.JAMB Portal