Man City joins Declan Rice negotiations amid Arsenal links

English champions Manchester City are interested in West Ham captain Declan Rice after it is certain that Ilkay Gundogan is leaving the club on a free transfer to join Barcelona.

The management of the Citizens will have a meeting with the player’s agents and if Declan Rice wants to join the team, Manchester City will make their official offer.

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

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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

West Ham have so far rejected two bids from Arsenal for Rice. The Gunners are preparing a third bid, after their last attempt of £80m was rejected by the Hammers.