Arsenal have been criticised for submitting an 'extortionate' £105million transfer offer to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice. The Gunners submitted a club-record transfer offer for Rice on Tuesday night, football.london understands.
Manchester City pulled out of the race to sign the 24-year-old after seeing a £90million bid turned down by the Hammers. Reports have stated that Rice has now been given the green light to complete a medical ahead of a £105million move to the Emirates Stadium with the two clubs finalising details regarding payment structure.
Arsenal's offer proposed the guaranteed portion of the fee be paid over the course of four years. West Ham ideally want the cash paid in two instalments by the start of 2025. But the issue has been described as minor and not a point that will see the deal collapse, with both clubs now working towards reaching an agreement rather than haggling over the price.
