Arsenal have had their first bid for Declan Rice rejected out of hand by West Ham. The Gunners made their first formal offer for the England international earlier on Thursday, but it is thought that West Ham were unhappy with the proposal.
Arsenal were hopeful of paying a base fee of £80million across the course of six years with a potential further £10million in add-ons football.london understands. It is thought that West Ham would like more of the money up front, and that the Europa Conference League champions viewed the add on clauses as unrealistic.
Arsenal are expected to return with another bid for Rice, despite interest from other teams. Manchester City have reportedly thrown their hat into the ring for the 24-year-old while Chelsea and Manchester United have shown a desire to sign him. Bayern Munich however, are understood to have cooled their interest.
