Manchester City Set to Make Massive Bid for Declan Rice, Sending Arsenal Fans into Meltdown

Manchester City, the financial powerhouse of English football has reportedly set its sights on signing West Ham United’s Declan Rice, leaving Arsenal fans distraught.

Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to acquire Rice’s services this summer, and the Gunners have already seen two bids for the midfielder rejected.

However, they are not the only contenders for the 24-year-old’s signature, as both Manchester United and Manchester City have also shown interest.

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Rumors circulated that Erik ten Hag’s side was even willing to offer Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay as part of a swap deal to bring the talented Englishman to Old Trafford.

Yet, it is Manchester City who pose the most serious threat to Arsenal’s pursuit of Rice, given their unrivaled financial resources.

Moreover, some City fans believe they have the upper hand over their North London counterparts due to a particular detail they spotted in a photograph featuring the player.

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Confirmation of City’s interest in Rice has now come from reputable sources, including David Ornstein, a respected transfer expert at The Athletic. Consequently, it appears increasingly likely that the Premier League champions will secure the midfielder’s services.

City is expected to table an initial bid in the near future, although it may resemble Arsenal’s rejected offer but with more achievable add-ons and potentially a shorter duration.

Naturally, Arsenal fans are far from pleased with this development. Notably, outspoken commentator Piers Morgan responded to the news in his usual composed manner, stating, “I’m not sure my spleen will survive City wresting Rice away from us because, once again, we chose penny-pinching over getting crucial business done.”

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Another fan weighed in, highlighting the words of David Ornstein, saying, “Ornstein says City expected to submit bid for Rice today.

Fabrizio says City will only bid if Rice is willing to join. If both are reliable, you can do the maths.”

Taking a more profound perspective, a third fan replied, “It is imperative that Arsenal prevents this from happening, not just for the sake of the player but also for what it symbolizes.”

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“Declan Rice is shaping up to be our Mykhailo Mudryk of the summer transfer window. This is sheer incompetence from Arsenal,” lamented another supporter.

“Any subsequent bid submitted by Arsenal must be a serious and substantial one; otherwise, we will have to accept defeat. Edu [Arsenal’s technical director] must hang his head in shame,” commented a fifth disgruntled fan.

In addition to Arsenal supporters’ discontent, Chelsea fans have also expressed concern about the potential ramifications of this deal for their team.

The Blues have yet to finalize a move for Moises Caicedo, and they urged their club to complete the signing swiftly before their London rivals swoop in for the Brighton star.

As for the rest of the league, they must remain wary of Manchester City’s quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive title, a feat no English club has ever achieved.

Below are some of te reactions from Arsenal fans on Twitter:

This club makes me sick

— RD³🧱 (@RuthlessDias) June 22, 2023

Everything Arsenal do they just don’t get the level of respect they deserve, made it to champions league, finished second, countless FA cup trophies, 13 PL trophies, and still Declan rice thinks City is for him. A club with no history

— adam (@FGRAdam) June 22, 2023

Everything Arsenal do they just don’t get the level of respect they deserve, made it to champions league, finished second, countless FA cup trophies, 13 PL trophies, and still Declan rice thinks City is for him. A club with no history

— adam (@FGRAdam) June 22, 2023

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Yep if City are bidding it means Rice is interested.

It’s all over, lads.

Shame, would have been nice to see a big name player give two fingers to City for a competitor, for the good of football.

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— Michaelangelo (@michaelanglo90) June 22, 2023

Here we go! Declan Rice is going to City. Arsenal were just too slow, and now that City is in the picture, we expect only one outcome. Another “L” for Arsenal.

— Mondaylee💡 (@Mondaylee) June 22, 2023

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Arsenal have no pull power !! We shall witness tears 😭

— Elim’s Dad (@NsofwaLombe) June 22, 2023

Bidding war activated. Arsenal in the mud

— Jamal Pacman (@JamalPacman) June 22, 2023

What Manchester city are doing is not fair 😭

— Jamal Pacman (@JamalPacman) June 22, 2023

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Laughing stock arsenal will be after he goes to city

— JD (@ardvarkmccarthy) June 22, 2023

I think Declan Rice will play if he goes to City. Pep will find a way to accommodate both him and Rodri. If he rejects Arsenal it will be a massive kick in the teeth for the Gunners.

— Viper Slots (@ViperSlots) June 22, 2023