West Ham United captain Declan Rice reveals why he trapped Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard After the game that the two teams met in the Premier League last night
Declan Rice tracked down Martin Odegaard in the tunnel after last night’s Premier League game (Sunday 16 April 2023) and he was handed a signed Arsenal shirt by the Norwegian. Amid rumors that he may move from West Ham to join the team this summer The England midfielder has been heavily linked with the Gunners and he met with Arsenal captain Odegaard after the two sides drew 2-2 last night . Rice’s autographed shirt went viral by fans. Arsenal hope the club can secure the 24-year-old’s signature at the end of the UFABET season.
The two captains had a good chat in the tunnel, with Odegaard signing an Arsenal shirt for Rice. What’s interesting is that it’s Arsenal’s home shirt, even though they’re playing in black away shirts. Rice was heavily linked with Arsenal in the summer. Those images will only add more fuel to the firewood. However, it’s worth noting that we’ve previously seen Rice’s impressive shirt collection in his home. So he might want to add Odegaard’s coat to his museum collection.
There are reports that Arsenal have more and more confidence. In signing a contract with Rice Despite interest from Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea. The Hammers are expected to sell Rice at the end of the season. As he is reluctant to sign a new contract with the London club. East Arsenal have made Rice a summer transfer target and believe. Mikel Arteta is a ‘big fan’ of the player having made plans for Rice to fit into his system at the Emirates. TS Stadium
The Gunners will pay a huge sum to sign him, with the Evening Standard reporting West Ham will use Chelsea’s £106.8m deal for Enzo Fernandez. At the beginning of the year, it was a price guideline on the side of Arsenal legend Paul Merson. urged his former club not to overpay for Rice and felt he was only worth around £60m. Meanwhile, Jack Wilshere has backed the Gunners to reach a deal for Rice this summer. By confirming that this West Ham captain ‘Perfect fit’ to the team
Andy Carroll told Rice to move to Arsenal instead of Chelsea or Manchester United, as he told Metro.co.uk: “I don’t see Declan Rice leaving the stage. Premier League ′ ′ West Ham is not doing very well right now. But Declan loves West Ham. I was at the club with him when he was young and coming up. He’s a great guy and a great player ′ ′ We all know he has to go to a top club. I couldn’t see him outside England. But should he go to a top three or top two club? I would really like to see Declan at Arsenal.”