West Ham ‘are encouraging Arsenal to make third bid for Declan Rice to end the saga’

West Ham United are reportedly encouraging Arsenal to make a third bid for Declan Rice to finally end the transfer saga.

The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the England international and have already seen two bids rejected.

Pressure is on for Mikel Arteta’s side as Manchester City are in the race for Rice and could look to hijack a move, despite not yet making an official bid. 

TalkSPORT report that the Irons are now encouraging Arsenal to submit a third bid for Rice to bring a ‘speedy end to the saga’.

The report continues to state that Pep Guardiola’s side have also held talks with West Ham but are yet to make a formal offer after being told Rice prefers a move to Arsenal. 

West Ham United are reportedly encouraging Arsenal to make a third bid for Declan Rice

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This comes after it was reported that West Ham believe Arsenal’s new offer was ‘imminent’ as Man City put pressure on the Gunners. 

But the Hammers are yet to receive an improvement on the latest bid worth £90million that was rejected by West Ham.

It remains to be seen as to whether City will make their first move for the midfielder, with Guardiola a huge fan of Rice.

Mateo Kovacic is set to complete his move to the Etihad after undergoing a medical on Friday.

Ilkay Gundogan’s departure could play into a potential move for Rice, while Kalvin Phillips has reported interest from Bayern Munich this summer.

With West Ham keen to end the saga once and for all, movement is expected on the Rice front. 

Rice is also wanted by Manchester City, although Pep Guardiola’s side are yet to make a bid