Emmanuel Petit has claimed that Arsenal's £105million deal to sign Declan Rice during the summer transfer window is still a bargain despite the huge fee.
The north Londoners saw bids of £80million and £90million for Rice rejected by West Ham United before the two clubs eventually agreed on a deal in principle worth an initial £100million with £5million in add-ons. Eventually, a complete agreement was made, with the England international said to be undergoing a medical on Friday ahead of his official unveiling.
Now, former Gunners midfielder Petit has heaped praise on the 24-year-old's leadership skills, stating that the money Mikel Arteta's side will pay still represents a more than reasonable price considering Rice's quality. "A bargain," Petit told SportsJoe when asked about the move.
