Arsenal could see their record-breaking transfer for Declan Rice collapse at the final hurdle if one key objective is not met. The Gunners and West Ham reached a verbal agreement for the 24-year-old following the third proposal put forward by Mikel Arteta which was worth £105million.
Despite that offer hitting the Hammers' triple-figure demand, there were still issues that needed ironing out over the payment structure and timing of instalments. Manchester City formally pulling out of the race led to negotiations stepping up between the two parties but problems still remained over how the full package would be paid which delayed the transfer.
