West Ham United have taken a firm stance in turning down Arsenal’s first offer for their talented midfielder, Declan Rice. According to sources close to the club, the ‘hammers’ have made it clear that they will not easily accept Rice’s departure, even in the face of a tempting initial offer.
According to ESPN reports, Arsenal submitted an offer of 90 million pounds, equivalent to almost 105 million euros at current exchange rates, for the English international midfielder. However, West Ham stuck to their decision to keep Rice in their ranks.
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West Ham United’s refusal to accept Arsenal’s offer demonstrates the confidence the club has in its young star and his importance to the team. Rice has been a key player in West Ham’s midfield, and his presence has been instrumental in the team’s success in recent seasons.
They won’t let go easily
The rejection of the offer is also a clear message that West Ham are not willing to sell Rice at any price. They consider their player’s value to be higher and will expect an offer that reflects his true potential and his importance to the club.
Arsenal, for their part, will now have to rethink their strategy if they want to get Rice’s services. They will likely have to come up with an improved offer to convince West Ham to consider a possible transfer.