Arsenal have had an opening bid for Declan Rice rejected with a value understood by football.london to be £80million guaranteed with at least £10million in add-ons, with Manchester City considering a potential move. West Ham are hoping to secure a deal for Rice this summer which extends beyond the triple-million-pound figure.
The offer from Arsenal is very typical of a negotiation process as the club looks to come to an agreement on the price. West Ham are hoping to receive as much of the agreed price upfront whereas Arsenal hope to install significant add-ons to reduce the potential guaranteed cost.
Champions League and Premier League victories are said to be a potential add-ons which creates a win-win scenario for Arsenal. The additional fee paid to West Ham with the achievement of these add-ons would be paid for through the financial gain of those achievements themselves.
