Declan Rice

Chelsea remain interested in Declan Rice but Arsenal are far more likely to have Champions League football on offer.

If they succeed in signing Rice, the Englishman would compete with Xhaka, Partey and Martin Odegaard for a place in Arteta’s starting lineup. [significant investment in defensive midfielder Casemiro](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/13/tell-fix-how-casemiro-proved-catalyst-manchester-uniteds-transformation/) could mean they are willing to step away from the race. [victory in Sunday’s north London derby](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/15/tottenham-vs-arsenal-live-score-premier-league-derby-latest/) and are now 14 points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. [face a repeat of the Mykhailo Mudryk situation](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/15/chelsea-sign-mykhailo-mudryk-how-good-ukrainian-neymar/), in which the Stamford Bridge club outbid their London rivals. [Arsenal could face competition from Chelsea](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/11/22/jude-bellingham-declan-rice-set-cash-world-cup-bidding-war-hots/), Rice’s boyhood club, but are understood to be growing in confidence that they will be able to secure his signature in a deal worth around £70 million. But Chelsea’s struggles in the Premier League — they are currently 10th — mean that Champions League qualification is now looking increasingly unlikely.

West Ham star Declan Rice is emerging as Arsenal's priority transfer target this summer with Mikel Arteta prepared to break the club's transfer record to ...

with Gunners chiefs confident they can beat Chelsea to sign him after losing out on Felix and Mudryk to the Blues Arsenal, barring a total capitulation of their season, will regain their Champions League status. In January 2021, when Chelsea's interest in the player first came to the fore, David Moyes, the West Ham manager, said it would take Bank of England and Bank of Scotland money to persuade the east London club to sell. Manchester United, for one, had enquired over his availability. It was reported that interest in the midfielder last summer cooled as a result of West Ham demanding close to £150m for the player. West Ham captain Rice is set to leave the London Stadium this summer, with the Hammers

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Declan Rice after moving ahead of both Manchester United and Man City in the race to sign the West Ham talisman.

you only get one career and at the end of your career, you want to look back at what you have won and the biggest games you have played in. [Mikel Arteta](/topic/mikel-arteta)’s Premier League leaders have long been admirers of the 24-year-old and made their interest first known during the World Cup in Qatar. Any deal is expected to cost between £80-100million, smashing the club’s transfer record.

Declan Rice is Arsenal's top priority this summer with the West Ham midfielder set to ignite a bidding war at the end of the season.

Paper Round’s view: This is hardly a surprise, but you have to feel for Chelsea’s academy players, particularly as they find themselves at a club that produced Mason Mount and Reece James (and Rice) in recent years. With Mykhailo Mudryk the 14th signing of the Boehly-led era, the agents and parents of some of Chelsea’s young hopefuls are worried that their path to the first team is becoming increasingly problematic. Paper Round’s view: Something has to give at Chelsea, more specifically someone, and while there are fears for their academy players (see below), the arrival of Mykhailo Mudryk surely means a winger is on their way out – most likely Ziyech. Newcastle are also said to be looking at Scott McTominay and Ruben Neves in a bid to bolster their midfield options. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter is said to be willing to let Ziyech leave this month, but is against Gallagher and Loftus-Cheek departing in the January transfer window. Arsenal, however, are confident og signing the player, and with Rice’s contract expiring in 2024, West Ham could be willing to sell him this summer – with £70-80m the reported fee.

While Chelsea have shown their superior financial strength this month, twice beating Arsenal to transfer targets in Joao Felix and Mkyhailo Mudryk, Arsenal are ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [London](https://metro.co.uk/tag/london/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1). [Ian Wright backs Arsenal to sign ‘great’ Raphinha as Mykhailo Mudryk alternative](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/ian-wright-backs-arsenal-to-sign-great-alternative-to-mykhailo-mudryk-18107453/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [William Saliba drops hint over his Arsenal future after contract talks](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/william-saliba-drops-hint-over-his-arsenal-future-after-contract-talks-18108821/?ico=more_text_links) [Declan Rice](https://metro.co.uk/tag/declan-rice/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) their top summer transfer target and are confident they can sign the [West Ham](https://metro.co.uk/tag/west-ham-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) United star ahead of [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3).

England international Declan Rice is reportedly Arsenal's main transfer target next summer with his contract.

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-declan-rice-transfer-nketiah-28969936#comments-wrapper)Would Declan Rice be a successful signing for Arsenal? It's a tough one because first half even though we didn't have much of the ball we defended really well, had a plan, went one-nil up but you can't sustain that for 90 minutes against a team like Arsenal, it's the same against City. After the Boxing Day defeat, the 24-year-old told Sky Sports: "They are a top team. Rice has also been particularly complimentary of the [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) boss in recent weeks, labelling him a 'top coach' following Arsenal's Boxing Day win over the Hammers. "When we were at Chelsea we used to go on long aways and used to travel on the coach. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) is thought to be a keen admirer of the [England international](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-football-team), who would certainly fit the Spaniard's ideal age profile for the young, talented squad he is building over at the Emirates. The pair had to be separated during the tail-end of Arsenal's 2-1 victory at the London Stadium back in May of last year. Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-declan-rice-transfer-nketiah-28969936#comments-wrapper) A large melee swiftly ensued, but it was Rice who carried it on with the England Under-21 record goal-scorer. Eddie used to bring a massive bowl, like a big jollof rice to feed the whole team. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) youth set-up. [Declan Rice](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/declan-rice) has emerged as Arsenal's [priority transfer target](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-declan-rice-danilo-28902805) next summer as he readies himself for a [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) exit according to reports.

Arsenal have been linked with a summer swoop for West Ham United captain Declan Rice, with Chelsea and Manchester United having previously explored a move ...

"I see my friends here [with England at the World Cup in [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar)], who are playing Champions League and competing for big trophies. "In the end one of their chances will lead to something, with their free-flowing football they managed to get through. However, league leaders [Arsenal have been tipped to steal a march](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-rice-transfer-westham-chelsea-28969437) on their rivals with a £75m swoop over the summer. However, having yet to feature in the A regular for England at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, Rice made his 200th senior appearance for West Ham earlier this season. I really want to do that." It's a tough one because first half even though we didn't have much of the ball we defended really well, had a plan, went one-nil up but you can't sustain that for 90 minutes against a team like Arsenal, it's the same against City. You can see they are coached incredibly well, have a lot of attacking talent, a young squad and they can go the whole way for sure. Rice was asked about the high-flyers after the game, and his comments about Arteta may well be music to the Gunners' ears. "They are a top team. [taking the lead at the Emirates Stadium before conceding three second-half goals to lose in north London](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/arsenal-west-ham-goals-highlights-28818845). [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) and [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) have been long-time admirers of Rice, who took over as [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) captain this season after Mark Noble's retirement.

Arsenal transfer news: Catch the latest Arsenal transfer news including updates on Declan Rice, Raphinha and Dusan Vlahovic with the January window in full ...

The England international has been tipped to make a return to [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/)after leaving the club at youth level earlier in his career but a move to the Emirates Stadium could now be on the cards. Juventus are also said to be in financial turmoil, something that could potentially help the Gunners prise the 22-year-old away from Turin. Speaking after Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Sunday's Super Cup final, he said: "This is my first trophy with this giant club, this enormous shirt of FC Barcelona - it’s incredible. The report from The Times claims Rice has already rejected three new offers from West Ham. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)have reportedly made West Ham captain Declan Rice their top target for next summer. [Rice](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/declan-rice-transfer-chelsea-arsenal-25939659), 24, has been linked with a [move away from the Hammers ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/declan-rice-chelsea-graham-potter-25878163)for some time after advancing as one of the Premier League's best midfielders.

Arsenal have been linked with an £80million summer move for Declan Rice and are 'confident' they can beat Chelsea to his signing.The West Ham midfiel.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. He has a Meanwhile, Chelsea are ten points off the top four. They’re a good team.”

ARSENAL will pay more than £80million for Declan Rice after making him their top transfer target.The Gunners are increasingly confident they can land.

[Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) remain admirers — he supports the Blues, played in their academy until 14 and is [best mates with Mason Mount](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20490189/england-world-cup-omen-rice-shaw-mount/). [The Gunners](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) are increasingly confident they can land the [West Ham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196655/west-ham/) midfielder in the summer after their fine start to this campaign. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) Arsenal want a winger this window but Hammers skipper Rice fits Arteta’s plan to sign top prospects with room to improve. [Rice](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/declan-rice/), 24, is desperate for Champions League football and has rejected West Ham’s last three contract offers. Arsenal make Declan Rice top summer transfer target and are confident of beating Man Utd and Chelsea to £80m star

The 24-year-old England international has been unwilling to sign a new contract with West Ham.

[Champions League](/topic/champions-league) next month, reports the Telegraph. [Declan Rice](/topic/declan-rice) has become [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal)’s top target this summer, according to the Times. [New York City FC](/topic/new-york-city-fc).

Arsenal have Nicolas Pepe and Mykhaylo Mudryk concern over Declan Rice transfer · Arsenal still have their reservations over a potential deal for Declan Rice.

The Gunners believe their league position has put them ahead of the likes of Chelsea and United in the running for Rice. Rice may well surpass the £72m fee but Arsenal will not allow any other club to dictate how much they are willing to offer. However, there are still a couple of concerns for the Premier League leaders. The Gunners are claimed to have made the [West Ham](/latest/west-ham-united-fc) and England star their top summer target. The American has spent over £400m on new signings in the one-and-a-half windows since he bought the club. The 24-year-old's contract expires in 2024 but West Ham do have an option to extend it by a further year.

West Ham set to cash in on England star Declan Rice after failing to agree new contract.

“You only get one career and at the end of your career, you want to look back at what you have won and the biggest games you have played in. Chelsea, previously seen as favourites, have cooled their interest as they focus on Fernandez and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. In the past two seasons, West Ham have at least been able to offer some level of European football, with the intention to kick on and push for Champions League qualification after a £170m summer spend.

Arsenal have reportedly made West Ham United and England midfielder Declan Rice their 'top summer transfer target' but how do his 2022-23 stats compare with ...

Granit Xhaka – 1.2 (0.6) Declan Rice – 1.3 (0.2) Thomas Partey – 1.3 (0.5) Granit Xhaka – 0.8 (66.6%) Declan Rice – 61.4 (89.9%) Granit Xhaka – 0.4 (66.6%) Declan Rice – 0.6 (54.5%) Thomas Partey – 0.6 (54.5%) A heavy-duty Class 7 truck on bicycle wheels. Rice is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation. This guy is a monster. But they’ve had little luck in the transfer window this January, with Chelsea beating them to sign previous targets Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk.

The future of Declan Rice is set to be one of the stories of the summer transfer window, with Arsenal having reportedly made the West Ham captain their top ...

"You’ve got to ask Declan Rice a question; does he leave West Ham who are basically fighting Man United for the same position? Rice has already rejected several offers of a new contract at West Ham and is set to be sold in the summer. "I know that Chelsea wants him, but if I were Declan Rice, I wouldn’t go to Chelsea, I would go to Arsenal. He’s going to get better and I think he’ll get more of a platform to score goals. Following the reporting of Arsenal's interest, former Liverpool star Danny Murphy urged Rice to join the Gunners. It is going to be a big fight," he said. It was claimed that the Gunners are also 'growing in confidence' they can beat Chelsea to his signature. While Rice may be keen to move on from the London Stadium and step up a level, West Ham will not make it easy. We are not just going to roll over and let Dec walk out of the building, that is for sure. The latest round of rumours about Rice's future began back in the World Cup, when the midfielder hinted he was ready to leave West Ham. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) have reportedly become the latest to make him their top target, as they seek to boost their midfield options. “One hundred per cent I want to play in the Champions League.

Arsenal could have a new-look midfield next season with the north Londoners linked with a club-record deal to sign Declan Rice.The West Ham skipper is.

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West Ham United will reluctantly let Declan Rice leave the club this summer - provided a club bids 'well north' of £100m for the England midfielder.

[Facundo Torres confirms Arsenal approach as Gunners seek Mykhailo Mudryk alternative](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/17/facundo-torres-confirms-arsenal-approach-as-gunners-seek-mudryk-alternative-18113234/?ico=more_text_links) [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) in 2020 when [Frank Lampard](https://metro.co.uk/tag/frank-lampard/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK2) was under the helm and the Blues have retained a strong interest in the midfielder ever since. [West Ham](https://metro.co.uk/tag/west-ham-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) United will reluctantly let [Declan Rice](https://metro.co.uk/tag/declan-rice/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) leave the club this summer – provided a club bids ‘well north’ of £100m for the England midfielder.

Piers Morgan has made a personal plea for West Ham captain Declan Rice to join Arsenal, claiming the England international would fit 'absolutely perfectly' ...

'If Arsenal want to win the League this season, we can't faff around for weeks on key targets and then get outflanked/outbid at the last minute. Arsenal, barring a total capitulation of their season, will regain their Champions League status. 'I'm irrationally annoyed about this Mudryk fiasco. Come and be loved.' 'How can this be happening? Piers Morgan has issued a plea for Rice to complete a move from the Hammers to Arsenal

PIERS MORGAN has urged Declan Rice to move to Arsenal.The Arsenal fan believes that the West Ham midfielder is "exactly" what the Gunners need.Rice ha.

[Rice](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/declan-rice/) have been [linked with a summer move](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21063014/arsenal-rice-top-transfer-target-80m/) to the Emirates Stadium. [talkSPORT breakfast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgR7ekFunsc): "I love Declan Rice. Come and be loved." [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBAL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [L](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) I think he's exactly what we need. [challenging for trophies in his career](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20614000/declan-rice-manchester-united-manchester-city-chelsea/). [vocal Gunner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/piers-morgan/) also suggested that Rice would "be loved" should he move to the Emirates Stadium. [North London side to get their own back](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21069799/arsenal-mudryk-transfer-revealed-mikel-arteta-chelsea/). [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) fan believes that the [West Ham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196655/west-ham/) midfielder is "exactly" what the Gunners need. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/), of which Rice is a long-term target. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mikel-arteta/)'s squad alongside Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.