The betting for West Ham United’s captain Declan Rice, who has long been hotly traded at FC Bayern, is apparently picking up speed.
According to media reports from the island, the Hammers have rejected an offer worth the equivalent of more than 100 million euros from Manchester City for the 24-year-old midfielder.
Among other things, the “BBC” reported that the triple winner had offered 90 million pounds (around 104.6 million euros) for Rice. West Ham are demanding £100 million (around EUR 116 million) for the courted professional, it said.
After the move of the German national player Ilkay Gündogan to FC Barcelona, ManCity is looking for reinforcements in midfield.
However, there is prominent competition in Rice Poker with Arsenal FC. The Gunners have also not been able to agree on a transfer with their London city rivals. A third offer from the runner-up is said to be imminent.
According to the reports, a timely decision can be expected in the Rice case. The talks are in a final stage, according to the “BBC”.
FC Bayern does not have Declan Rice “on the list” (anymore?)
Bayern Munich’s possible interest in the English international was also reported for a long time. Rice was considered the absolute dream player by coach Thomas Tuchel for defensive midfield. Even details of a phone call between the two leaked out.
In the headquarters, the German record champions are looking for a newcomer who, in contrast to the existing staff, thinks primarily defensively.
However, Munich is said to have received signals from Rice some time ago that the object of desire cannot imagine moving to the Bundesliga.
President Herbert Hainer also denied any interest. “Declan Rice is not on our list,” the club boss told Sky.