LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Arsenal is prepared to surpass their previous transfer record price this summer after receiving approval from Kroenkes.
Recent sources claim that Arsenal is prepared to make Declan Rice its club captain for £90 million. The deal is expected to be made after West Ham’s game in the Europa Conference League final on June 7.
Mikel Arteta wants the 24-year-old Englishman and is eager to bring him to the Emirates. He also plans to start negotiations with West Ham in the coming days before submitting an initial bid soon.
This summer, the board is anticipated to approve significant funding for Arsenal, and Rice continues to be the team’s top priority.
The Kroenkes are prepared to support Arsenal so they can compete in the Champions League for the first time in seven years and challenge Manchester City for the Premier League championship again next season.
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In order to avoid the same deficiencies occurring the next season, Mikel Arteta is keen to add more quality depth to his team.
Declan Rice is considered to be Arsenal’s top priority for the upcoming transfer window, with the Gunners expected to have one of their greatest windows in club history with Granit Xhaka on the way out.
Declan Rice has praised Arsenal highly and stated a desire to compete in the biggest European competition, which Arsenal will be a part of next season, unlike clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.
The West Ham captains reportedly wish to sign with Arsenal this summer, and Arsenal is about to make their first move.
According to Sami Mokbel, Arsenal are prepared to smash their club record and make the Englishman’s talents available to West Ham for £90 million.
Given that Rice only has one year left on his contract, the Hammers may find this offer quite alluring.
