UEFA have done their bit to bump up the Declan Rice price for West Ham with a brilliant homage and Arsenal had better check their overdraft.
West Ham know Declan Rice will not be allowing himself to be distracted by the tittle tattle surrounding him until after the massive Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
But that has not stopped the Rice rumour mill whirring at a rate of knots with the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich heavily linked.
Hammers News has been covering the twists, turns and developments of what promises to be one of the biggest deals of the summer transfer window.
It will also be a record deal for Arsenal or Bayern Munich if they meet West Ham’s £100m plus asking price.
Claim and counter claim but Rice only focused on making Hammers history
There has been claim and counter claim about who Rice might choose between Bayern, the Gunners or other clubs reportedly interested such as Man United.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is said to be planning to add a personal touch to his attempts to sign Rice from West Ham.
And it has not gone unnoticed by West Ham supporters that Arsenal have conducted their pursuit of Rice in a very public and classless manner via certain journalists.
The actions of the Gunners have not gone down well given the enormity of the game West Ham are about to play.
Public nature of Arsenal’s Rice pursuit lacks class and has not gone unnoticed by West Ham fans
West Ham’s asking price has been the subject of much debate and division.
Everyone at West Ham knows the value of their beloved captain. Whoever gets Rice is not just getting a generational, hybrid midfield talent.
They are getting a captain, a leader, a fantastic character, a player who is always fit and available and an infectious, lovable human being.
West Ham are hoping Rice can sign off in the best possible way against Fiorentina, by cementing his place as a legend and lifting the club’s first major trophy for over four decades – and first European silverware in 58 years.
UEFA do their bit to bump up the Declan Rice price for West Ham with brilliant homage and Arsenal better check their overdraft
Arsenal, Bayern and the other clubs linked with a move for Rice will undoubtedly be watching closely.
And UEFA have done their bit to bump up the Rice price for West Ham with a brilliant homage and Arsenal had better check their overdraft.
Ahead of the huge game, UEFA has posted a two-and-a-half minute long video montage of Rice’s best moments in leading West Ham to the final.
Rice has spent his career proving doubters wrong on the pitch. And if any video proved Rice really does have it all, it is this fantastic video from European football’s governing body.
So sit back, enjoy and take it all in West Ham fans.
As for Arsenal and Bayern – they had better check their overdrafts and get the cheque books ready because the Hammers talisman is worth every penny of the club’s asking price and more.
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