Arsenal get the last laugh as colossal midfield target turns down Bayern Munich
Supporting Arsenal requires a resilient spirit, not in a loving manner but in terms of being able to handle stress effectively. The stress levels associated with being an Arsenal fan are immense, both during matches and outside of them.
A team that has consistently caused Arsenal stress on the field is Bayern Munich. If we recall those humiliating 5-1 defeats, they were far from pleasant experiences.
Interestingly, the Bavarian giants have now managed to trouble Arsenal in the transfer market as well. Recently, there has been a sense of fear among fans that their top transfer target, Declan Rice, might slip away from their grasp.
This fear stems from the fact that Thomas Tuchel has personally been in contact with Rice.
Despite the recurring pattern in recent transfer windows, Edu, the sporting director of Arsenal, maintained a sense of confidence that they would ultimately secure the signing of Declan Rice. In fact, they reached a verbal agreement on the terms of the midfielder’s transfer just a few days ago.
Arsenal target Declan Rice rejects Bayern Munich
Based on a report from the Daily Mail, Declan Rice has rejected Bayern Munich’s offer. The reason behind his decision is that he favors a move to another Premier League club.
Although the report doesn’t explicitly mention Arsenal as his preferred destination (considering Manchester United’s interest as well), this development is likely to boost Mikel Arteta’s confidence.
Interestingly, last week, there were claims that Rice expressed a preference for a move to Arsenal over Manchester United. The implications of this preference can be interpreted accordingly.
With Bayern Munich no longer in contention, this presents a golden opportunity for Mikel Arteta to secure the signing of Declan Rice.
However, Arsenal is expected to show respect to West Ham by waiting until after their Europa Conference League final before officially submitting a bid for Rice.
While this approach is understandable, it’s crucial for the Gunners to be cautious of other potential competitors and act swiftly and efficiently in their pursuit of the player.
Arsenal get the last laugh as colossal midfield target turns down Bayern Munich