Declan Rice

[1Basti]

If WH doesn`t want to sell to Arsenal & prefers us then they should accept the bid & block bids from Arsenal. It would force Rice to us if the players is keen to join.

 

[Bluemoon has risen]

Have we ever been involved in a bidding war? We must be very confident to go in on this.

 

[Nour]

Somethings changed today. Very interesting.

That's what @tolmie's hairdoo told you anything can change in a day

 

[Bluearmy]

No swaps just pay West Ham the money. Move Phillips on in a seperate deal. Still could have given Phillips a better crack in getting back into contention.

No time for sentiment at our level…. Unfortunate for the lad but its best he leaves if Rice/Kovacic arrive

 

[razman]

So surely we don't bid without some encouragement from the player. Sounds like Rice to Arsenal might not be so sure.

Surely would Have got assurance from Rice , one would imagine

 

[nmc]

Why not bid £90mill and £10mill add ons? Boom! Done and dusted. Unless City know the first bid will be rejected and that will be the 2nd bid?

Or we’ve agreed a separate lower fee for Phillips.

 

[DeBlueLou]

So surely we don't bid without some encouragement from the player. Sounds like Rice to Arsenal might not be so sure.

Zero chance. City always check the camp first.

 

[Kunjord]

Is funny how the Arsenal fan meltdown has already started.

When they lowballed their first 2 offers it was ‘negotiation tactics’ now City’s offer is in and I’m seeing ‘they won’t accept that & Arsenal will top that’

We know City won’t engage in a bidding war (although that’s exactly what West Ham want) and must have an indication that he wants City.

 

[Blue warrior]

Something just feels a bit weird around this transfer but can’t put my finger on it.

 

[Gumzy97]

I'm guessing Pep really wants Declan Rice.