Arsenal Report: Declan Rice Deal a ‘Done Deal’ as First Summer Signing

Transfer Headache: Manchester United Split Over Declan Rice Move

Arsenal’s pursuit of the highly sought-after Declan Rice has finally paid off, as reports from Germany suggest that the Gunners have secured the signing of the West Ham United captain.

Despite competition from Bayern Munich, it seems that Rice’s future lies at the Emirates Stadium, with the deal already completed. West Ham chairman David Sullivan has indicated that if a suitable offer is received, the club will not stand in Rice’s way, and it appears that Arsenal has met their requirements.

Informed Source Confirms Arsenal Move

According to reliable German outlet Ran, the transfer of Declan Rice to Arsenal is a foregone conclusion, thwarting Bayern Munich’s attempts to hijack the deal. A source close to the situation revealed that Rice had informed West Ham chairman David Sullivan some time ago about his intention to join Arsenal, and completing the deal was just a formality. The source stated, “This deal has actually been a done deal for a while.”

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Record Transfer Signing

Declan Rice’s acquisition is poised to make history at Arsenal, as the midfielder is set to become their record signing. With a price tag of around £85 million, Rice will surpass the previous record held by Nicolas Pepe, who joined the club from Nice for £72 million in 2019.

Timing of the Official Announcement

Although the deal has been finalized, likely, Rice will not officially sign his contract with Arsenal until after England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Malta this month. While most of the national team squad will gather at St. George’s Park for training on Monday, June 12, Rice and five Manchester City players will join later due to their recent success in European competitions.

West Ham’s Recent Triumph and Manchester City’s Historic Treble

The confirmation of Rice’s move to Arsenal comes after West Ham’s victory in the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina, where they emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Meanwhile, Manchester City won an unprecedented treble by winning the Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday night. These triumphs further highlight the impressive credentials of Rice and the City players selected for the England squad.

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