The battle for Declan Rice is now significantly heating up with Manchester City having made their opening offer for him last night.
City are now going head-to-head with Arsenal to land the midfielder.
Both clubs are determined to land him as they look to significantly bolster their options in midfield.
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Man City’s rejected opening bid
Manchester City’s opening bid for Declan Rice has been rejected, according to David Ornstein.
City’s offer was £80 million plus £10 million in add-ons.
West Ham were left unimpressed by the offer and quickly rejected it.
The Hammers are holding out for £100 million although that could change given two teams are now seriously bidding.
Arsenal’s planned response
Arsenal’s focus now is just on agreeing a deal with West Ham, according to Ben Jacobs.
The north London believe if they do so, the 24-year-old will agree to join them.
They are now preparing their third offer for the midfielder.
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