Reports suggest Arsenal have slapped a £130m valuation on Real Madrid target.
Madrid have serious interest in Arsenal star
According to reports, Real Madrid are seeing Declan Rice as a potential reinforcement for their midfield in the next season. The player is being viewed by the Los Blancos as a part of their future plans.
Arsenal secured the English footballer’s services last summer. He has already been seen by Mikel Arteta as one of the most trustworthy and thus key players at the club. He uses his skills of control, poise, and ability to hold back midfield to become a key player in the Gunners’ play.
Fichajes, a Spanish media outlet, has reported that the Madrid team considers Rice as a long-term solution in the midfield. The attributes of the footballer are quite compatible with the creativity of the Real’s playing style. Although, the amount Arsenal is asking shows how important Rice is to their project.
Gunners standing firm
The North London side are in no mood to let Rice go easily. The club’s reported demand of more than £130m sends a clear message. Now, only a big offer will make them even consider transfer talks. Arteta sees Rice as his key man both on and off the field. The player sets higher standards for the squad.
Letting him leave now would not only weaken their midfield but also disrupt the progress they’ve made in the PL. For Real Madrid, meeting such a fee would require careful financial planning. Even though, the Spanish club is used to big signings, this move could be huge.
Author’s opinion:
Rice has become the heartbeat of Arsenal’s midfield in record time. Selling him, even for a massive fee, would set the team back. Unless Madrid are ready to break the bank, it’s hard to see the Nort London side making any calls on his future.
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