Latest on the Declan Rice transfer saga from Hughie Southon
Arsenal’s latest offer for Declan Rice – rejected out of hand by David Sullivan – included extras which no self respecting board of directors could possibly accept.
The Hammers have made it clear from almost Day One that they want approaching £120 million maximum or a minimum of £110 for the player which could be a cash plus player deal.
Hammers stunned by “ridiculous” Arsenal extras
Arsenal offered some extras described as “ridiculous” by our insiders which included payments should they win the Premier League for the first time in two decades and lift the Champions League in the next five years.
Arsenal extras brought guffaws of laughter from Hammers directors
Indeed it brought guffaws of laughter from Hammers directors who were expecting something infinitely more serious.
City will be back with their second offer before the weekend according to well placed Etihad insiders and have no intention of being outdone by the north Londoners having checked out Team Rice’s attitude about the 24 year old joining the club which was positive.
Second City Hammers offers set to be cash plus player
They will up the cash offer and look set to throw Kalvin Phillips into the deal although they may well wait until a possible Arsenal third bid.
City know Irons boss David Moyes still fancies a possible deal for Phillips, although the player has previously insisted he wants to fight for his place.
However, it now looks entirely on the cards that he could fill an important role in that second City bid!