Declan Rice

[daztrueblue91]

Rice is a brilliant player but £100 million is a crazy fee.

With the limited minutes Phillips had last season, he’s virtually a new signing for us and when on form he’s a very good player.

There’s a much better deal to be done for James Maddison. Half the price of Rice and he actually adds creativity to the middle of the park which is what we need in KDBs absence.

 

[walker_is_faster]

£100 mill would get you Frenkie De Jong

For 100M you can buy Barella and Brozovic.

 

[Sergio16]

Personally I’d prefer if we just backed out and got a FDJ, but I feel like City wouldn’t of entered without this being a possibility.

The first bid was to get Arsenal to bid this.

 

[bluwes]

Maybe Emi Aluminium was right. Pep was driving the price up for his mate ..lol

 

[DeBlueLou]

I assure you of all areas on the pitch midfield won’t be struggling

Considering Kovacic and Kdbs fitness along with Kalvin level… there are some real red flags, hence depth needed.

 

[bmfc95]

It would be interesting if West Ham rejected it due to structure of payment or add-on being to low.

I think they may try to see if City will go back in to squeeze as much as they can put of this

romano already said tonight west ham are waiting for us

 

[DeBlueLou]

Don't think any of us know the answer to that question

If there even is someone

 

[Dobsy]

People absolutely flapping on here but this is what we were waiting for isn't it?

No evidence to suggest City won't match that Arsenal bid but so many immediately reacting "it's over, we won't match that".

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Seems as though the Arse haven’t learned the lessons from Peter Ridsdale. Havertz and Rice are not going to improve them as significantly as £180m should.

 

[not my fault!]

It would be interesting if West Ham rejected it due to structure of payment or add-on being to low.

I think they may try to see if City will go back in to squeeze as much as they can put of this

There’s a point greed kicks in though and City won’t entertain that. West Ham need to tread very carefully now.

 

[leo_city]

Considering Kovacic and Kdbs fitness along with Kalvin level… there are some real red flags, hence depth needed.

We’re also getting McAtee back to the first team, and Oscar Bobb. No one can plan a season based on who will be injured. Foden already plays in KDB’s role.

 

[p.taker]

For 100M you can buy Barella and Brozovic.

lol amazing how everyone knows who is available and their exact cost

 

[g180aj]

How is Rice £105mill in the same window that valverde is £77mill

 

[chesterbells]

We are mega wealthy and have just banked 300m for this seasons prize money. We should match anything they do if Pep really wants him

I know what you mean, but re that £300m figure, we didn’t bank £300m more than Arsenal did we?

I keep seeing that amount quoted across the forum as if no one else banked any money from last season.

 

[Calv_from_the_frog]

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Ok, if you're correct, then logically we should stump up the extra 10m, to match Arsenal.


If not....

 

[bmfc95]

bellingham went to madrid for cheaper than this lol

 

[eyalluvitt]

It's all to do with the structure of the bid. We payed 100 for Grealish and were going to pay the massive fee for Bellingham if he didn't join Madrid. So i think we will go above a 100 million

If Arsenal pay over 100m it’s refreshing and good for a competitive PL. If we do it’s an oil funded hate crime

 

[Phoenix900000]

There’s a point greed kicks in though and City won’t entertain that. West Ham need to tread very carefully now.

Cause both might walk away and try to get him cheaper next year with (I think) 1 year left

 

[dadnlad]

but how much are his agent fee, dads fees, dinner money, bus fare and pocket money

 

[City Raider]

If we did ask for a few days maybe it’s to sort Kelvin’s future. Won’t be surprised if we go again.