Arsenal increase Declan Rice bid, West Ham mull over payment structure
Arsenal have made an improved offer of pound;105m for West Ham skipper Declan Rice.
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Arsenal have ramped up their bid for Declan Rice to £105million, but West Ham want a faster payment structure. </p>
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Planet Sport understands Arsenal's third bid, which would see Rice become the most expensive British player of all-time, was made on Tuesday. </p>
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It is believed to be a £100million offer with £5million in add-ons, eclipsing Arsenal's record transfer as the Gunners aim to fend off interest in Rice from Premier League champions Manchester City. </p>
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However, it is understood West Ham are unhappy with the payment structure put forward but are looking to negotiate rather than dismiss the offer out of hand. </p>
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Arsenal have already had two bids knocked back for Rice, who they have admired for a long time, while City are also now making moves to sign the 24-year-old. </p>
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Things have gone much smoother for Arsenal in their pursuit of Germany forward Kai Havertz. </p>
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With a deal agreed with Chelsea, Havertz underwent a medical over the weekend and is expected to be announced as an Arsenal player within the next 24 hours as footage of his arrival video was leaked on social media. </p>
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Meanwhile, a move for Ajax full-back Jurrien Timber is still being worked on as Arsenal aim to improve on a squad that finished second last season. </p>
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