Declan Rice claims Mikel Arteta was the reason he decided to join Arsenal over Chelsea and Manchester City. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Gianluca Di Marzio is aware that Chelsea wants to sign West Ham United star Declan Rice next summer and they do not want him to go to arch-rivals Arsenal.
The England international is expected to make a transfer away from West Ham in the summer and Arsenal have been mentioned as a potential destination. Losing him to a direct rival especially given our need for a rebuild would be a double blow.
Mikel Arteta seems to have the upper hand. But Chelsea are still capable of acting similarly to how they did with Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Arsenal were on the verge of signing the talented young Ukrainian, and private negotiations were also done. But Chelsea suddenly made a huge offer that convinced Shakhtar Donetsk to accept their offer instead.
Similarly, Di Marzio thinks the Blues can entice the 24-year-old away from the Hammers He stated that to MyBettingSites.co.uk (h/t Football.London):
“Arsenal or Liverpool are the most likely destinations for him. I don’t think he will move to Chelsea, as they have a lot of players in their midfield.”
“But I’m sure that they (Chelsea) will try to get him (Rice) if they know that he is close to signing for Arsenal only because they don’t want him to go there.”
Rice could be the final piece needed to complete Chelsea’s midfield, and his presence will fortify the Blues’ defensive section of midfield The club could still make a bid for him even if he is on the verge of joining Arsenal since the team have already shown off its financial power by paying a high price to sign stars like Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Chelsea have outperformed Arsenal in terms of success this century. The Gunners haven’t claimed the Premier League since 2003-04, and they have never lifted the Champions League. Champions of Europe? They have never sung that.
Given the circumstances, he could join Arsenal, but It depends on how things work out in the end for his signing. Chelsea may probably fight for the title next season if they are successful in acquiring Rice.
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