Arsenal is targeting West Ham and Ireland England midfielder Declan Rice this summer, with a lot of groundwork already done. However, competition for top players is inevitable, and there have been reports of interest from Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich and Manchester United. Despite this, Arsenal is in a strong position after a good season and having tied down Bukayo Saka to a new deal, sending a message to young, ambitious players that it is an attractive destination. The landscape can change quickly, but the persuasive powers of Mikel Arteta have worked on other recent arrivals.
According to a report from a recent blog post on arseblog.com, Arsenal’s main target this summer is West Ham and England midfielder, Declan Rice. The post suggests that Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has been working hard to secure the transfer over the last few months, much like the Gabriel Jesus transfer last year.
However, it seems that Arsenal may face stiff competition for Rice’s signature. The post notes that stories have emerged this week linking Rice to Bayern Munich, who are reportedly keen to bring him to Germany, and Manchester United, who have reportedly made him one of their priority targets this summer.
Despite the competition, the author of the post, who remains confident on the Rice transfer, suggests that Arsenal is in a strong position after a season of genuine progress. The recent signing of Bukayo Saka to a new deal is seen as a positive sign for potential recruits, indicating that Arsenal is a good club to be at if you’re a young, ambitious player.
Of course, as the post acknowledges, the landscape can change quickly in football. Wealthier clubs or those more willing to splash the cash could swoop in and steal Rice away from Arsenal. However, the post suggests that Arsenal should have confidence in Mikel Arteta’s persuasive powers, which have worked on other recent arrivals.
As the final decision, the post encourages Arsenal fans to take rumors about player transfers with a pinch of salt. It notes that competition for top players is inevitable when you’re chasing success, and suggests that fans should adopt a “que sera, sera” attitude and let things play out.
With all of this in mind, the post offers some fresh air amidst the frenzy of transfer rumors that inevitably arise around this time of year. Whether Declan Rice ends up at Arsenal or not, the post suggests that fans should focus on the progress the club has made this season and look forward to what the future holds.
