Dharmesh Sheth shares Thursday update on Declan Rice exit from West Ham United ahead of Arsenal medical
There is work to do between West Ham and Arsenal before the clubs can find a resolution for the transfer deal involving Declan Rice, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Sheth noted that the Gunners will continue negotiations with the Hammers today regarding the structure of the deal.
The reporter added that the £105million fee is not an issue, and that Rice can have his Arsenal medical once the clubs agree on everything.
“Arsenal will continue negotiations with West Ham United today over the structure of the deal for midfielder Declan Rice,” Sheth posted on Twitter.
“Overall fee worth £105m not an issue but work to do before clubs find a resolution. Once agreed, Rice can sign off on personal terms & have medical.”
Deal close
The mega-money deal to bring Rice to the Emirates looks set to be completed very soon, with just the minor details now all that is left in the transfer.
It has been a lengthy saga, but it looks certain to finally come to an end, in what is expected to be a fantastic deal for all parties involved.
For the Gunners and their manager Mikel Arteta, a new face is arriving in North London that can take the club to the next level next season.
For the player, he is going to be the star man at the Emirates, and is now finally able to challenge for regular silverware at a top-class European club.
And West Ham are also massively benefitting from the deal, even if they are losing their captain and star midfielder. The Hammers are set to receive a huge fee for Rice, with that fee able to be spent on several new faces this summer.
In other West Ham news, one agent has dropped a £100k-a-week Rice claim amid a Hammers transfer update.