Declan Rice

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

So true, I remember my own words about Rodri at the time - wonderful footballer but too slow, wants too long on the ball, caught in possession too often etc etc.,

No reason to feel sheepish. You were far from alone in that assessment of him in his first season. (It wasn't mine, incidentally).

 

[Giovinco]

I think like others have posted that if we’ve made a bid we’ve been given a nudge that he wants ti come here.

 

[harley]

All hear say

They’re saying 75 million in 2 installments plus 15 million in bonuses

Chinese whispers, with rice

 

[Originals]

he still gets targeted inter did it

Main reason why we've had cancelo move into midfield and now stones.

Rice would be great for Rodri. Rice has a good engine and can carry the ball well

 

[richards30]

All hear say

why do you care mate?

 

[Haaland94]

They’re saying 75 million in 2 installments plus 15 million in bonuses

Our add-ons are achievable, not like Arsenal's, because we win titles. I reckon West Ham might seriously consider, or we will end up compromising at 80m upfront + 20m bonuses.

If Kalvin is not going the other way, we would be seriously stacked in midfield.

 

[OntarioBlue]

They’re saying 75 million in 2 installments plus 15 million in bonuses

But haven’t West Ham already turned down an offer of £90m

Someone in media land is telling porkies - big surprise.

 

[richards30]

But haven’t West Ham already turned down an offer of £90m

Someone in media land is telling porkies - big surprise.

i think it was the time it would take the arse to do it and the add ons included them winning the champions league?

 

[Haaland94]

i think it was the time it would take the arse to do it and the add ons included them winning the champions league?

Arsenal winning the PL+CL, they are having a laugh. They will do well to make the top 4 next season.

 

[walker_is_faster]

But haven’t West Ham already turned down an offer of £90m

Someone in media land is telling porkies - big surprise.

Allegedly our offer was to pay 75m over two years and I think Arsenal was to pay over more then two years, also about add ons who has more chance to pay them based on winning trophies.

 

[Feed the Elk]

All hear say

Pure and simple

 

[lmhblue1]

So.............. exciting day but have we actually bid???

I predict Fabrizio will probably tweet in a few hours that a bid has been made but I doubt we’ll actually hear any actual updates today

 

[FantasyIreland]

All hear say

Sounds Pure and Simple

 

[Kippaxpete]

If the price for Rice gets ridiculous, we wok away

In fairness, it's likely to tarka huge offer to prise Rice away.

 

[Gumzy97]

But haven’t West Ham already turned down an offer of £90m

Someone in media land is telling porkies - big surprise.

They turned down Arsenals 90 as Arsenal wanted to pay it over 6 installments, also add ons were to do with Arsenal winning the champions league and Premier league

 

[bobmcfc]

Yep, this guy belongs at city

 

[richards30]

Arsenal winning the PL+CL, they are having a laugh. They will do well to make the top 4 next season.

;-) apparently as well the first payment was £19m but next summer being that first payment as well!

 

[richards30]

i do wonder if we do £90-100m inc add ons and maybe Cole on loan?

 

[hgblue]

Yep, this guy belongs at city

I'm out :)

 

[Dax777]

I like Zubimendi but he doesn't seem too keen on leaving Sociedad just now. Enzo Le Fee not more a creative number 8 and a bit more lightweight? Don't know much about Garcia I must admit.

Garcia is the best fit for you guys. Or even Lavia. Both ex-City, so they already understand what Arteta is trying to do.

Both technically proficient. Just like Arsenal likes their players.


Deep down I feel you'd get Rice anyway. But just in case you don't :)