Manchester City are preparing a bid for Declan Rice.
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Manchester City are set to enter the race for the West Ham midfielder.
.@ManCity expected to bid for @Arsenal target Declan #Rice from @WestHam. Detailshttps://t.co/pr28UxW9gK
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) June 22, 2023
The England international has been linked with a move to Arsenal this transfer window.
David Ornstein of the Athletic has also reported that Manchester City are expected to submit a bid for Declan Rice today.
🚨 Manchester City expected to submit an offer to West Ham for Declan Rice today. #MCFC have serious interest in recruiting 24yo England midfielder + it is anticipated a formal bid will be lodged soon to rival Arsenal for signing @TheAthleticFC #WHUFC #AFC https://t.co/6ZNtsYPSOh
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 22, 2023
Fabrizio Romano adds that Manchester City will only make a move for Rice if he agrees to move to the club.
Declan Rice deal.
West Ham always expected Man City to join the race after Gündogan decision.
Man City will only bid if player agrees to the move. 🔵 #MCFC
Arsenal remain confident and prepared to bid again for Declan. Arteta, insisting. ⚪️🔴 #AFC
No approach from Man United. pic.twitter.com/1Xwb64Amov
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2023
Fabrizio Romano also added that Manchester City have now decided to bid for Rice.
Manchester City have decided to bid for Declan Rice after calling West Ham last Friday to be informed 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Man City also checked player’s side — understand Rice is open to any move so deal depends on the clubs now.
Arsenal, planning to bid again since last week. ⚪️🔴 #AFC pic.twitter.com/wdHsnlerii
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2023
It has been reported that Manchester City would only make a move for Rice if Ilkay Gundogan left the club.
Ilkay Gundogan’s move to Barcelona is close to being completed. It now seems City are about to make a move for the England international.
With City reportedly about to enter the Declan Rice race, it sets up another potential battle between Manchester City and Arsenal.
The deal for Mateo Kovacic was reportedly completed yesterday. Manchester City have moved quickly for their next midfield target.
