Manchester City have pulled out of the race to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United, MySportDab reports.
According to reports reaching us from Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions are not keen in continuing the pursuit of Declan Rice following Arsenal’s third offer for the player.
Here is what Fabrizio Romano says
“Manchester City will NOT match Arsenal bid for Declan Rice. Decision made as they are set to pull out of the race at the current conditions.
“Arsenal were very confident last night and they remain very confident today, working on the structure of the deal with West Ham.”
Manchester City’s decision to pull out of the race has now left Arsenal as the sole favorite to sign Declan Rice.
After having two rounds of bid for Declan Rice rejected by West Ham, Arsenal tabled a record £105m offer for Rice but there were reports West Ham were awaiting Manchester City response before taking a decision on Arsenal third bid.
Manchester City entered the race to sign Declan Rice after Arsenal have submitted two rounds of the rejected bids.
The Premier League champions matched Arsenal’s second offer for Declan Rice, tabling £90m for the player which was also turned down.
It is believed Man City have decided to pull out of the race because they are not ready to table another offer for Rice crossing the £100m mark which West Ham wanted for the player.
Arsenal are therefore close to signing the player with structure of payment and other details of the deal being discussed right now with West Ham.
