Arsenal are facing a delay in the deal to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as the two sides are yet to agree a payment plan for the 24-year-old. That's according to the Sun, which reports that the Hammers are waiting on a compromise for the England international.
The "ball is in Arsenal’s court" is one of the claims made as the instalments that the deal is paid over remains the contentious point. While this may be due to West Ham's desire to find a replacement, rising inflation rates also means that having the money available sooner will be more valuable than in a longer payment plan.
It is not an issue that should derail the move though, as per the report, with most of the other parts of the deal already agreed upon. The Gunners reached an agreement in principle with the Irons earlier this week, agreeing on a club-record bid that is reported in the region of £105million.
