Declan Rice

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PabZabb said:
…and last time I checked, Arsenal haven’t had a bid accepted yet either. They could end up with a Bernardo type situation.
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I can’t be arsed as busy right now but it would be interesting to see how arsenals offer stacks up with ours in terms of NPV of the deals, with the structure of payments, and details on payment timings…..if its true that the 100mil is structured over 5 years and our 80mil is over a much shorter duration I would be interested to see a comparison…..could be our offer is better value for WHU
 
Thaksinssoldier said:
One thing nobody is talking about is how he’ll deal with the pressure of going to Arsenal as a 100 mil player.

It’s completely different to rocking into the Etihad as another one, surrounded by his mates who are all serial winners.

Going to Arsenal he’s “the missing piece” and will have to justify the price tag with every kick until it leads to a title and anything less will be a failure to their fans.

Big difference. Players have buckled under less pressure.
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That's the thing. The main issue will always be the heft of the price tag. Both Arteta and the squad will be under immense pressure next season having spent so much and won fxck all.

Don't forget they are in the UCL next season and if the stars align they'll get a 10-2 thrashing by Bayern again.
 
Given the current rate of inflation though, £100m over 5 years might not be any better than £80m over 2 years.

Right call from City, don't think we thought Arsenal would shit it that much that they offer £100m guaranteed, huge jump from £75m.

£100m gets you most players in world football, no need to panic. We'd have had our pants pulled down for Gvardiol if we got into a bidding war over Rice.
 
We've been here before and City tend to get these calls and decisions spot on.

Be interesting to see what alternative we go for :)
 
City was preparing a second offer since yesterday morning.

Arsenals latest offer is obviously more than the club was prepared to go.

Interesting to what West Ham will do now.
 
DeBlueLou said:
Going from Gundo to Kovacic already is a weakened moved. Lesser player. IF he was for squad depth, sure, but replacing him makes us weaker.
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Depends on how you look at it.

Foden can replace Gundogan and Kovacic strengthens the squad.

Foden will eventually surpass Gundogan in that role.
 
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