<p>West Ham has named its price for star midfielder Declan Rice. According to sources at <em><a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4941041/west-ham-demand-100m-for-declan-rice-amid-interest-from-premier-league-rivals-sources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN</a></em>, the Hammers are hoping to receive $125 million for the England international. Rice, 24, is widely considered to be one of the top central midfielders in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a>.</p>



<p>Despite being on a club that barely averages a goal per game, Rice has racked up some impressive statistics. He has 36 key passes from the middle of the pitch, with only a few other players in his position reaching this mark. Rice also ranks highly in passes into the final third of the pitch, progressive passes, and even leads players in his position in interceptions.</p>



<h2>Traditional ‘Big Six’ in race to sign Declan Rice from West Ham</h2>



<p>There has been no secret that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a> has Rice atop of their transfer wish list. Mikel Arteta’s starting XI is fairly set; however, Rice would give them some extra dynamism in midfield. The England international’s style of play would seemingly suit the club perfectly.</p>



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<p>Along with the Gunners, West Ham will most likely receive offers from other big clubs as well. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool</a> are in desperate need of an overhaul in midfield as well. Jurgen Klopp would surely love to add Rice to his shrinking list of midfielders. Nevertheless, the Reds have already backed out of the Jude Bellingham race because of his hefty price tag. West Ham’s demands are currently similar to that of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/borussia-dortmund-tv-schedule/">Borussia Dortmund’s</a> asking fee for Bellingham.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a> could also be an option for Rice. The Premier League leaders also reportedly want to add to their midfield as well. City has been known to not be put off by massive transfer fees to get the players that they want.</p>



<h5>Midfielder wants to play in Champions League</h5>



<p>Whichever club eventually buys Rice, it will most likely come down to a team playing in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Champions League</a>. The midfielder previously proclaimed his desire to play in the top European competition. “100% I want to play in the Champions League,” Rice <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4941041/west-ham-demand-100m-for-declan-rice-amid-interest-from-premier-league-rivals-sources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> during the World Cup in Qatar. “For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.”</p>



<p>“I’ve been playing consistently well for my club and I feel like I really want to keep pushing. I see my friends here who are playing Champions League and for big trophies. You only get one career and at the end you want to look back at what you’ve won and the biggest games you’ve played in.”</p>



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West Ham wants $125 million for Declan Rice, says report

West Ham reportedly want up to $125 million for Declan Rice, with the star midfielder almost certainly out the door this summer.

<p>West Ham star midfielder Declan Rice is apparently open to a move to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a> this summer. The England international has been linked with the Gunners for months now and would be a quality addition to the team. Any potential move for Rice could cost a club up to $125 million. The 24-year-old midfielder’s current contract is set to expire with the Hammers in 2024, but the team does have an additional one-year option.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://talksport.com/football/1396704/declan-rice-excited-prospect-arsenal-transfer-newcastle-west-ham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TalkSport</a></em> is reporting that Newcastle have joined Arsenal, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool</a> and the two Manchester clubs in pursuit of Rice. However, the news outlet claims that the Gunners are the clear favorites. Rice is even supposedly ‘excited’ about the possibility to work with manager Mikel Arteta in north London.</p>



<h2>Declan Rice spoke highly of Arsenal and Arteta in pregame notes</h2>



<p>Rice actually faced Arsenal on Sunday, as the Gunners traveled across London to play West Ham. As club captain, Rice issued statements regarding Arsenal in the program notes. “[Arsenal] have had a strong season and have now got a real identity to the way they play under Mikel Arteta,” Rice <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/declan-rice-arsenal-west-ham-29726854" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote</a> ahead of the matchup.</p>



<p>“I obviously know a few of their players from England and they are not only top-class on the pitch but good boys off it. But of course those friendships will go out the window when we kick-off today!”</p>



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<p>West Ham fought back to grab a vital point against the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a> leaders in the match. Rice was one of the key players in the middle of the pitch for the Hammers. He recorded four tackles and four interceptions to help breakup the potent Gunners offense. The midfielder even even asked for an autographed jersey from Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard after the game.</p>



<h5>Midfielder has made it known he wants to win trophies</h5>



<p>Rice has previously spoken freely about contending for the Premier League title and playing in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Champions League</a>. </p>



<p>“I don’t want to have a career where I’ve not won anything. Growing up as a kid, I’ve seen all these top players win the trophies, win the Premier League, the Champions League,” <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1040047/declan-rice-transfer-rumours-west-ham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">proclaimed</a> Rice last year.</p>



<p>“Me, as a football fan and a player, I want to win the best stuff. I want to win the Premier League, I want to lift that trophy, I want to win the Champions League. I want to win the FA Cups, League Cups, even with England, I want to win it all.”</p>



<p>Arsenal are currently leading England’s top flight and have collected four FA Cup trophies since 2013. West Ham, although currently still in the third-tiered <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/conference-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Europa Conference League</a>, are sitting 15th in the Premier League table.</p>



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Declan Rice prefers switch to Arsenal, says report

West Ham star midfielder Declan Rice is apparently open to a move to Arsenal this summer. The England international has been linked with the Gunners for months now and would be a quality addition to the team. Any potential move for Rice could cost a club up to $125 million. The 24-year-old midfielder's current contract [&hellip;]

Declan Rice is reportedly excited about the possibility to join Mikel Arteta's Arsenal this summer. The midfielder could cost $125 million.

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