Arsenal have been handed a large boost in their pursuit of a Declan Rice transfer, after Florian Plettenberg reported that Bayern Munich are dropping out of the race for the midfielder due to the player’s price. The England midfielder is expected to move this summer, with just twelve months left on his West Ham United contract.
Arsenal ‘On Verge’ of Declan Rice Transfer
Why Bayern Dropped Out of a Potential Move
The main reason cited by Florian Plettenberg for Bayern Munich dropping out of a move for the England international was the cost of a move. West Ham have reportedly set the player’s price tag at over £100 million, and with the Bundesliga generating less revenue than the Premier League, there is a significant chance of any foreign sides being priced out of a move.
Developments like this are a huge boost to Arsenal’s cause, as the Gunners’ close call in the league last season may lead to them investing more in the summer to keep their momentum as high as possible.
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Why are Arsenal Pursuing a Declan Rice Transfer
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are pursuing a move for Declan Rice as one of the main issues that affected their title run-in last season was a lack of depth. Injuries throughout the squad caused serious issues, and signing a top-quality midfielder such as the Englishman adds both depth to the squad and improves the standard of the first team.
In addition to adding some quality, Rice adds to the side’s homegrown quota for the season. A lot of clubs spend more for British talent, as they are required to assign a certain number of registration slots to players trained and developed across the United Kingdom. This opens up plenty of space for international transfer business, with the North London club looking to keep pace with Manchester City’s incredible squad.
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