Arsenal recently lost out on their priority target, Mykhaylo Mudryk, after Chelsea swooped in to sign the Shakhtar Donetsk winger for £89 million. The Gunners have now turned their sights towards Rice, who has been on Chelsea’s radar for quite some time.
The England international played for the Blues’ youth academy and has been consistently linked with the club in recent times. However, Morgan has implored the midfielder to join Arsenal instead of the Blues. He told talkSPORT:
Morgan added:
The Englishman went on to say:
Rice’s contract with the Hammers is set to expire in the summer of 2024, though there is an option to extend it. However, The Athletic reports that the West Ham captain has no desire to sign a new deal and has already rejected three contract offers. The midfielder reportedly yearns to win trophies and play Champions League football.
The Gunners have had an extraordinary 2022-23 Premier League season under manager Mikel Arteta. The north London outfit sit atop the league table with a substantial eight-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.
Shakhtar CEO explains why Mykhaylo Mudryk chose Chelsea over Arsenal
Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin has opened up about why Chelsea’s offer for Mudryk was accepted over Arsenal’s. Palkin explained to the Athletic (via GOAL):
Prior to his move to Stamford Bridge, Mudryk seemed intent on securing a move to the Emirates. The Ukrainian winger was seen posing with Arsenal shirts and watching the club’s matches on Instagram. However, Chelsea beat their London rivals in the race to secure his services.
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