West Ham is ready to let Declan Rice leave the club in the summer if a Champions League club offers £120m. West Ham, who have already had queries regarding the midfielder, would also accept £100 million plus a player for him. Arsenal now seems to be the most probable place for him to end up, although Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool have also expressed an interest in signing the England international. This summer, Rice’s contract will expire after two years, although West Ham has the option of extending it by an additional year. 18 months ago, he turned down an offer for a new, £200,000-per-week deal. West Ham won’t sell unless the price is right, and any earnings from any prospective sales would be used to bolster the team’s roster in the summer.
West Ham has vowed not to obstruct the desire of Declan Rice to play in the Champions League if a good offer is presented out of respect for him and in acknowledgment of his contributions throughout his six seasons with the first team. Rice is thought to be making around £70,000 per week, and if he transfers this summer, he would likely make at least three times that amount. Because Rice is one of the finest midfielders in the world, has a stellar injury record, and is just 24 years old, West Ham values him highly. Rice, the captain of West Ham, allegedly received a £100 million approach from Manchester United last summer, but is he worth the price?
In the meanwhile, Brighton will anticipate proposals far higher than the £70 million rejected for Moises Caicedo in January to authorize his departure as well as Alexis Mac Allister’s this summer. Due to the club’s avoidance of release clauses, according to CEO Paul Barber, the players’ lengthy contracts are not believed to have them. Caicedo and Mac Allister have both been key players for Brighton this season and, as a result, have drawn several offers, giving the Seagulls an advantageous negotiation position. In March, Caicedo agreed to new contracts through 2027, with the club having the option of one more year. The Ecuadorian international is still a target for Arsenal, who saw their £70 million approach for him rejected during the winter transfer window.
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