LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Arsenal are now outrightly Declan Rice’s potential suitor after Bayern Munich withdrew from the contest to capture him.
According to sources from Sky Sports Germany, Bayern has opted not to make an offer for Rice, the captain of West Ham.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg broke the story, reporting that “Bayern has decided today not to submit an offer after all – confirmed.”
The main cause, he explained, was that “rice became more and more expensive.” The elimination of the German powerhouses from the contest to capture West Ham’s outstanding player makes Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal the clear favorites to sign the 24-year-old.
It was revealed last week that Arsenal wants to quickly complete a £90 million ($114m) transfer for the captain of the Hammers.
The most recent information from Germany increases the likelihood that this agreement will be approved.
The most recent information from Germany increases the likelihood that this agreement will be approved.
They had to battle with Manchester United for the England international, but the Gunners currently appear to be in the lead in the hunt for Rice.
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Considering that Rice is rumored to prefer a trade that lets him to remain in England, Bayern may not have been able to sign their midfield target either way, considering the interest shown by Arsenal and United.
The fact that Arteta’s team would allow the Europa Conference League champion to remain in London, where he has lived all of his life, may have a significant impact on his choice.
Additionally, the uncertainty brought on by United’s continuing acquisition drama will not be helpful.
Bayern may have thought Rice’s price was a bit high, but the German powerhouse is apparently prepared to make a significant summer transfer.
The Bundesliga winners have been connected to star forwards with transfer valuations of at least €100 million, including Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, and Randal Kolo Muani.
