You would think that after the success Arsenal have had in the transfer market the likes of Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar would have gained significant faith in their future targets; yet scepticism and questioning remain. football.london understands the Gunners see Declan Rice as their primary midfield acquisition for the summer and many amongst the supporter base aren’t convinced by the England international.
Rice has been appreciated for some time as one of the best central midfielders outside the top six clubs, so much so that his manager David Moyes has used treble figures in the millions to describe his value. Having cemented his position as Gareth Southgate’s first-choice defensive midfielder, his years in east London have somewhat desensitised many to the qualities he possesses.
This has got to the stage where in debates amongst supporters about whether Arsenal should sign Rice terms such as 'overrated' or 'lacking in technical ability' quickly emerge. Links to Brighton’s Moises Caicedo in the January window and recent suggestions of interest in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia have given further fuel to the discussion.
